Javier F. Chento
Author
![Helping Our Neighbors in Thigio, Kenya: Doing What We Can, Where We Can](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/thigio-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Helping Our Neighbors in Thigio, Kenya: Doing What We Can, Where We Can
This time of Covid-19 has been a challenge for the world. In Thigio, we have not experienced positive cases yet, but we are taking precautions just as if there were cases near us.
![“To be with God and with the People of God”: the mission of the newly ordained priests in the Province of Vietnam](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/primopiano_10611.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“To be with God and with the People of God”: the mission of the newly ordained priests in the Province of Vietnam
The Vietnamese Province of the Congregation for the Mission continues to reap the fruits of its intense vocation ministry.
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again
Keeping in contact with friends and family has been key to being mentally well during this time of pandemic.
![The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/ssvp-pandemias-origenes.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
![Rich in Mercy](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/prodigal-son-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Rich in Mercy
God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.
![The Sisters of Charity of Saint Joan Antida Thouret launch a Campaign to Help Lebanon](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/libano-thouret.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Joan Antida Thouret launch a Campaign to Help Lebanon
The Sisters of Charity of Santa Joan Antida Thouret, present for more than 100 years in the Wadi Bou Jmil district, near the port, commit ourselves to helping those most in need at this tragic moment.
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #9: Affective and effective solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
I had not settled into my new missionary appointment when I was confronted with a series of restrictions, confinement, fear and uncertainty.
![What are God’s Plans for the Members of the Vincentian Family during this pandemic?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/07/planes-de-deus.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What are God’s Plans for the Members of the Vincentian Family during this pandemic?
The world is suffering from a difficult and challenging situation. A pandemic has changed the reality of millions of people across the planet.
![23rd Anniversary of the Beatification of Ozanam in Paris](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/Ozanam-23.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
23rd Anniversary of the Beatification of Ozanam in Paris
This Saturday, August 22, 2020, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is celebrating the 23rd anniversary of the beatification of Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam.
![Appeal for Peace in Mozambique: All United, in Prayer, for the End of Terrorism](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/Mozambique.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Appeal for Peace in Mozambique: All United, in Prayer, for the End of Terrorism
In Mozambique (Africa), apart from the health shock, the humanitarian crisis is a sad and bitter reality.