Javier F. Chento
Author
New Soil
On the first day of attending my new elementary school, my mother said to me, “Just bloom where you’re planted!”
Relive the Gen Verde Concert which was held on the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul
More than 10,000 people were present at the online concert of the group, Gen Verde on September 27, the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Lessons learned during the pandemic, #14: to go to the essence of things
This situation that we have experienced as a Family — and I, as a doctor on the front-lines treating COVID-19 patients — has forced us to return to our essence.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #13: A Time to Concretize our Mission
This pandemic and the consequent period of distancing has been a time of reflection and meditation.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #12: Prisoner Accompaniment During Covid-19
Our learning was that we should not think all is well just by looking at someone.
Swim in the mud
False news is omnipresent on the Internet and is not limited to the pandemic. They are everywhere and affect all the information that comes to us with regard to any topic.
The Congregation of the Mission holds its first Missionary Vocation Festival
The first Missionary Vocation Festival began on September 1st and was attended by more than 300 people via Zoom from the five continents.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #11: A Vincentian PQRST
A Vincentian PQRST will involve: Pandemic, Questions, Reality, Salt, Transform.
Acting with Compassion From the International Team of MISEVI
MISEVI continues to be a vital part of the Vincentian Family, even amidst a global pandemic.
Diaries of a Vincentian: A spoonful of hope! 5ml of vodka at a time
Mary searched my face for judgement. She really wanted to tell me her story of homelessness without feeling a gaze of disapproval.