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Get to know Louise through her letters • A Resource
It has been over 80 years since Louise's canonization by Pope Pius XII. In this 3 minute 53 second video VinFormation presents a few samples from the letters of St. Louise de Marillac. They show us the connections between St. Louise and her contemporaries, and give us...
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August 12: St. Louise’s Birthday
A one-minute video presenting some of St. Louise’s thoughts on the theme of humility.
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The Pope Video – August 2017 – For Artists
The arts and nature express the beauty of creation and bring joy to the soul. Let us join the Pope in praying for artists, so that with their creativity, they continue showing us the greatness of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0BzXOfBTwc The Pope Video is a...
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Invisible Women of Our Society
Who are the invisible women in our society? It is said that these women are “absent from statistics, unnoticed by researchers, neglected by national and local authorities and mostly overlooked by civil society organizations.” This is the situation of widows in our...
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Pope Francis: Why the only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone
A few months ago, Pope Francis filmed a message that is worthwhile to meditate upon and may bring to life all of us who are followers of Saint Vincent de Paul. In it he speaks of matters that are very close to our charism: providing a welcome, the need we have of each...
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A Vincentian View: The Truth
A Vincentian View: The Truth Last year at this time, I was on vacation and that proves true in this year as well. Last year, I wrote an essay about the Olympics and the political campaign which were both taking place at that time. My theme centered on “giving your...
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Does charity choke justice? On the Limits of Charity (part 1)
Does charity choke justice – Limits of Charity – David Hilfiker, a veteran of decades of direct service with the poor, raised questions 15 years ago that are still relevant today .
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Top 5 Email Newsletter Mistakes
A lot of the Vincentian Family branches use email newsletters. Here are some things to to make better use of this connection. John Haydon writes, Here are the most common nonprofit email newsletter mistakes I’ve seen as a trainer and a consultant. The good...
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Astounding Very Much Indeed!
Jesus, the astounding Son of Man, will astound us even at the last judgment. He wants us to put him in the center. Among other things, the way Jesus teaches is astounding. He teaches with authority. This means, says St. Gregory the Great, that his authority does...
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Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
Lynn L’Heureux reflects… Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry