Javier F. Chento
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![Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Morocco](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/20200202-MAROC-MARRAKECH-SOEURS-DES-STS-COEURS-ECOLE.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Morocco
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has undertaken the necessary steps to become established in Morocco.
![Charity in a Smile](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/202002ninos-sonrisa.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Charity in a Smile
When we arrive at the home of a poor person, the first thing we give them is our smile. I believe this is charity.
![Lenten Letter 2020 From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/201903lenten-letter-2020-mavric.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lenten Letter 2020 From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the importance of prayer for all of us who walk together in the Vincentian Family movement.
![International Competition for Writings on Félix Clavé, co-Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/Logo-Clave-En.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
International Competition for Writings on Félix Clavé, co-Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The General Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul hereby opens the International Literary Competition on “The First Conference.”
![Vincentians Helping to Develop Catholic Social Teaching on Homelessness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/202002homeless-jesus.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentians Helping to Develop Catholic Social Teaching on Homelessness
Members of the Famvin Homeless Alliance and the wider Vincentian Family are helping to develop Catholic Social Teaching in the area of homelessness.
![A New Approach to Life and Ministry in Slovakia](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/202002IMG_2943-scaled-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A New Approach to Life and Ministry in Slovakia
The Congregation of the Mission Province in Slovakia organizes a formation session for its members each year.
![Pope Francis Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: “Beloved Amazon”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/202002querida-amazonia.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Pope Francis Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: “Beloved Amazon”
Pope Francis published the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, “Beloved Amazon” … this document is the fruit of the Synod on the Amazon.
![The Poverty of Ingratitude – The Diploma of Holiness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/reflexiones-vicentinas-EN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Poverty of Ingratitude – The Diploma of Holiness
Ingratitude is one of the most painful feelings that an individual can experience.
![MISEVI International – A Growing Presence](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/MISEVI-Logo-w-border.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
MISEVI International – A Growing Presence
There is a list of words and phrases that speaks to all of us in the Vincentian Family, and in very particular ways to us in MISEVI International.
![The Sisters of Mercy Spread the Vincentian Spark Among Young Women in Tanzania](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/202002Bethanien.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Sisters of Mercy Spread the Vincentian Spark Among Young Women in Tanzania
The spark of Vincentian spirituality spread to local young women in Tanzania.