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![To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/12/juan-de-la-cruz.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton
St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.
![God Is With Us | Week Four](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/Advent-DreamStJoseph1200x418.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
God Is With Us | Week Four
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.
![Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Collaboration for Social Impact](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/advent-reflections-systemic-change-commission-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Collaboration for Social Impact
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Collaboration for Social Impact.
![Women Experiencing Homelessness: an Invisible Reality](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/12/woman-3571298.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Women Experiencing Homelessness: an Invisible Reality
Anyone can suddenly end up with no place to call home, but homelessness doesn’t affect everyone in the same way, with the experience of women completely different to the experience of men.
![How Do You “Encounter” a Person Who Is Homeless?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
How Do You “Encounter” a Person Who Is Homeless?
But you shouldn’t build up “talking to a homeless person” in your mind as something that’s vastly different from talking to any other kind of person.
![Halifax sister honored with Cheverus Award](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/sc-halifax-cheverus-award-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Halifax sister honored with Cheverus Award
Sister of Charity of Halifax Maryanne Ruzzo, SC, received the Cheverus Award from the Archdiocese of Boston in October.
![Waiting for the Lord | Week Three](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/JohntheBaptistPreaching1200x418.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Waiting for the Lord | Week Three
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Three: Waiting for the Lord.
![International Formation Center in Paris (CIF): Activities for 2023](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/09/cif-202303.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
International Formation Center in Paris (CIF): Activities for 2023
Information about the programs that the International Formation Center (CIF) will sponsor during 2023 for the Vincentian Family.
![What Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Message Meant to Mother Seton — And What it Means for Us](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/12/virgen-de-guadalupe-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Message Meant to Mother Seton — And What it Means for Us
At Guadalupe, our Blessed Mother’s personal relationship with the people of Mexico changed the world. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton discovered the same truth in her own life. When you remember that Jesus and Mary are your family, then truly, anything is possible.
![Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Collaboration for Social Impact](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/advent-reflections-systemic-change-commission-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Catholic Social Teaching
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.