This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.
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This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.
On November 12th, our Vice President Patrick Ebhojie was in Tanzania to establish the first Central Council which already has 15 active Conferences.
A group of 5 MISEVI missionaries embarked on their adventure with the slogan GO WITHOUT FEAR TO SERVE.
I believe that there has been an extraordinary expression of solidarity among people, especially as people reach out to assist those who have suffered the most.
We invite you to participate in our Advent Prayer which will take place on December 6, 2020 on Facebook Live.
The members of SSVP Lebanon are providing emotional and material support as well as health care to the people affected by this tragedy.
We have been very close as a family despite the distance between our homes.
Vincentians of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul step up to help the most vulnerable households, raising awareness among people to avoid the spread of the virus, especially in the fringe areas.
The people in this region have always suffered from food shortages, which have been dramatically exacerbated in recent years by climate change.
This health crisis has tested me emotionally and I have discovered that placing my trust in God is a WONDERFUL OPTION … one that is worthwhile.