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![Blessed Rosalie Rendu and the Eucharist](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/eucharist-rendu.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Rosalie Rendu and the Eucharist
Born and baptized in 1786, it was under the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution that Bl. Rosalie Rendu’s earliest faith life was born and fed.
![Letting Go and Trusting God With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/03/GodsWill-1920x640-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Letting Go and Trusting God With Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
We say the words “Thy will be done” countless times, but do we really mean them?
![Lent: A Time for Spiritual Combat](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/06/missionarys-voice-facebook.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lent: A Time for Spiritual Combat
There is a famous story of a man who allowed thorns to grow in front of his house. The people who used to visit his house mentioned it to him. But he didn’t listen to them. As the years went by the thorns grew fast and became big and it blocked the way to his house....
![Books Bring Joy to Kenyan Students at St. Francis of Assisi Primary School](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/books-bring-joy-2.jpeg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Books Bring Joy to Kenyan Students at St. Francis of Assisi Primary School
In a small school nestled in the heart of Marereni, Kenya, a wonderful surprise has brought joy to the hearts of both teachers and students. St. Francis of Assisi Primary School has been gifted a library, something many children in the region can only dream of. With...
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Annual Midyear Meeting, National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will host its annual Midyear Business Meeting, March 16 – 18, 2023 at the Hilton at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri.
![Vincent, Pope Francis and the Eucharist](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincent, Pope Francis and the Eucharist
“Love is creative even to infinity.” Those words of St. Vincent are frequently quoted to remind us to show love to others.
![Water: Our Sacred Lifeline in a Changing World](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/IMG_0625.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Water: Our Sacred Lifeline in a Changing World
Global events and climate change are having a profound impact on our water supply, and it is not just water that is affected, but the cost of daily products too.
![Vincentian Lay Missionaries – Going Forth in Synodality](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/misevi-logo-featured-3.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Lay Missionaries – Going Forth in Synodality
At this time we are readying ourselves to take part in the GREAT VINCENTIAN MISSION OF BAJO CAUCA AND LA MOJANA SUCREÑA whose theme will be: “Baptized in the Spirit to participate in building the Reign of God.”
![Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Eucharist](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/eucharist-ozanam.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Eucharist
Frederic remembered his First Communion as one of the most significant days of his life:
![Pittsburgh Sisters Improving Sustainable Landscaping Efforts](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/20211018_110532_HDR.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Pittsburgh Sisters Improving Sustainable Landscaping Efforts
As part of their mission to care for Earth, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in the Pittsburgh area are taking significant steps to improve ecological sustainability efforts.