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![Social Justice Conversations: Human Trafficking, Agenda 2030 and SDG 16](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Social Justice Conversations: Human Trafficking, Agenda 2030 and SDG 16
Pope Francis has commended the approval of the Agenda 2030, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
![Congregation of the Mission: Finding God in the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/cm-mission-continues.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Congregation of the Mission: Finding God in the Poor
This month (January 25) we celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission. This video explains the Mission and is an invitation to come and follow Christ in the poor.
![The Pope Video • Young People and the Example of Mary](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • Young People and the Example of Mary
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Young People and the Example of Mary.
![A Canadian View: New Year’s Resolutions](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: New Year’s Resolutions
As we begin another New Year full of plans and hopes for all the things we want to accomplish, it is a good time to take a very realistic look at our world.
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MISEVI and Vatican II
The Vatican II Documents call us to holiness and to mission. As lay Vincentians, MISEVI is responding to that call.
![Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.– do you know her story?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/blessed-lindalva-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.– do you know her story?
This year we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, DC.
![Seton Reflections: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/12/maloney-the-magi-advent-1998.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Seton Reflections: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord
Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church.
![A Canadian View: New Year’s Resolutions](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: Christmas Blessings
It may a good time to consider how we have each been blessed over the past year and perhaps ask for blessings for others.
![Christmas Meditation on Humility](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/12/all-as-gift.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Christmas Meditation on Humility
Consider what a wonderful blessing it is that God became a human being just like you.
![Supporting Your Child In A Year Of Service](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/01/vincentians-of-wherever-st-louis.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Supporting Your Child In A Year Of Service
My daughter Linnea asked me to write a few thoughts about her time at VMC. What follows is my effort to share my point of view from a father’s perspective.