This month, the Pope asks us to pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption. Pope Francis - February 2018 His intention: What is at the root of slavery,...
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Video Resources from the 2017 SVDP National Assembly
At this year's SVDP National Assembly in Tampa, Fla., the Society tried something new. A livestream of some events was offered to allow those who were unable to attend the meeting to still be a part of it all. Those events were also recorded and are available for...
The Pope Video • Religious Minorities in Asia – January 2018
This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Religious Minorities in Asia -- Let us pray for all of them, so that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom. [youtube...
Music Inspires Documentary
Why not have everybody come together and do something beautiful? Enjoy this documentary about a musical collaboration started by Daughters of Charity Sr. Liz Sjoberg and Sr. Brenda Fritz among catholic brothers and sisters. [youtube...
Vincentian Mission in Ethiopia
'The hardest thing is turning deaf children away because we don't have enough funds' An Irish priest who helps some of Ethiopia's most vulnerable children says they are often seen as a curse. Vincentian priest Fr. Stephen Monaghan, from Co Dublin, told the Irish...
Vulnerable
Sharon Browning writes in her blog about something that we as Vincentians have a great concern for…the Vulnerable: We Americans recently learned that our government has banned the use of 7 words and phrases in budget documents being prepared by at least one agency...
Enrich Your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year
Looking for a way to enrich your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year? Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M., director of the Catholic Home Study (CHS), is offering Catholic teaching and enrichment to people who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sponsored by his...
Promoting Empowerment in a World of Rampant Toxic Charity
What do you think of when you read the word “Sustainability?” Maybe you think solar panels, or houses made of recycled materials. Maybe you think of maintaining schedules or choosing which organizations or tasks require your time and attention. Over the past five...
Vincentian Leadership Institute for High School Students
St. John's is running its second year of the Vincentian Leadership Institute: Faith and Service in the City. Faith and Service in the City connects high school students to Catholic and Vincentian traditions in New York City. Explore theology, experience NYC, and grow...
Mamas Talk Advent: Waiting, Community
I'll never forget the moment I first laid eyes on my niece, Lucy. I'd been restlessly following the text-message updates all day, and now I was standing before a few-hours-old baby. I had never seen anything more perfect. What a miracle she was — tiny, exquisitely...
