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Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great
After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home, a famous scientist, who lived on Rue Fosses-Saint Victor, 19. Frédéric stayed in the room of the son, Jean Jacques Ampère, who at the time was...
![November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/11/spanish-civil-war-martyrs-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
![Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/father-son-e1592535234644.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.
![A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
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Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)
I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.
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Unfinished Family Business?
Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?
![Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook-copy.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus
Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 28
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Empathy or Sympathy
During a recent meeting of our Confraternity, (the Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora), we shared some information about the latest social events in Guatemala and our involvement in them as Vincentians.
![A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Obedience, Part 2](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/10/rooney-vincent-praying-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent About Obedience, Part 2
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: more on obedience.