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The Blueprint for Blessings
Ava Culver is a senior at Bardstown High School interning at Nazareth’s Office of Mission Advancement, aiming to enhance her skills in design, writing, and media marketing for a future in business.
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Spiritual poverty on the Way of Santiago; Louise de Marillac and the journey in search of the truth
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Louise de Marillac, it is surprising and beautiful to read some of her letters, and to see that her wishes and plans are of great relevance today. The human being is insatiable in many aspects; one of them is the desire to SEARCH...
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Reflecting on Haiti: A Vincentian Perspective on Justice and Agency
In Haiti, the echoes of gunfire are as common as the cries for help. The Caribbean nation, marked by a history of upheaval and disaster, now faces an era dominated by gang violence and political instability.
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How Clean Water Transforms Lives in Kenya
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are spearheading a transformative project to provide clean water, addressing the severe drought exacerbated by climate change. Their efforts, rooted in compassion and faith, aim not only to alleviate immediate water scarcity but also...
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Contemplation: Under the Cross
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Amélie Ozanam, Blessed Frédéric’s widow, had a brief invocation, or perhaps a motto, that she often added to notes and letters that she wrote. It was “et sub cruce, Hozanna!”, meaning “and under the cross, Hozanna!” in...
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Vincentian Priest Resisted Nazis, Became WWII Martyr for Italian Liberation
Father Giuseppe Morosini, CM (1913-1944) played a significant role in history through his courageous actions during World War II.
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An Extraordinary Assembly
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
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Firewood for the Soul: The Candle Stick
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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The Rosalie Projects: In the Open Air
Thanks to the “Open Air” project, 60 rag pickers at the Aracatí landfill in Brazil are protected from hazards and contamination.
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The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar
Join us on May 30 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to reflect on The Eucharist and Social Mission: Body of Christ, Broken for the World during the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.