Javier F. Chento
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![Prayer for the Jubilee Year of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/400-anyos-oracion-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Prayer for the Jubilee Year of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
The Interprovincial Commission of the Congregation of the Mission in Spain, appointed by the Provincials to prepare the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism, offers us a prayer so that we can use it both personally and in groups, on the occasion of the...
![Wrap Yourself with Vincent’s Cape • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/capa-vicente-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Wrap Yourself with Vincent’s Cape • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič
In a series of three videos, Fr Tomaz Mavrič, CM invites us to focus our reflection on three objects that belonged to St. Vincent de Paul: his cape, his hat and his shoes. Today we present the second: his cape. Relics are not "magic" objects ... it would be...
![Message of the Superior General, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, at the beginning of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/carta-mavric-25-ene-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Message of the Superior General, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, at the beginning of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
On the occasion of 25 January, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, a key date in Vincentian history in which we recall the events happened in the village of Folleville 400 years ago, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of...
![On Route to the Poor • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/sombrero-de-vicente-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
On Route to the Poor • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič
In a series of three videos, Fr Tomaz Mavrič, CM invites us to focus our reflection on three objects that belonged to St. Vincent de Paul: his cape, his hat and his shoes. Today we present the first: his hat. These relics are objects that evoke the life of Vincent de...
![Vincentian Marian Youth Thailand: Selfless, Committed and Always Ready to Serve!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/VMY-Thailand-00.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Marian Youth Thailand: Selfless, Committed and Always Ready to Serve!
For the past few days, Thailand has been experiencing flooding which has affected a lot of people. Because of the situation, families cannot go out from their houses making it difficult to get the basic needs for everyone. As Vincentians, with the conviction of...
![The 400th birthday of the Vincentian Charism • A Reflection by Fr. Maloney](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/400-maloney.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The 400th birthday of the Vincentian Charism • A Reflection by Fr. Maloney
St. Vincent always regarded 1617 as the birthday of his Family. Even though his three principal foundations had distinct juridical birth dates – the Confraternities of Charity in 1617, the Congregation of the Mission in 1625, and the Daughters of Charity in 1633 –...
![Historic Meeting of Vincentian Family Leaders in Germantown](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/VFO-2017.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Historic Meeting of Vincentian Family Leaders in Germantown
Can you imagine being at a family gathering planning to celebrate a 400th Anniversary? How many of us can trace our roots back 400 years? How about adding to that the direct successors of two saints, St. Vincent de Paul (Patron Saint of Charitable Works) and St....
![Activities in the Philippines Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/1806963155.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Activities in the Philippines Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
We are starting to receive information from all over the world about the activities that are being planned around the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism. On this occasion we are publishing a letter from Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M., Dean of the St....
![My Five Wishes for the Vincentian Family During 2017](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/12/five-wishes-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
My Five Wishes for the Vincentian Family During 2017
Humbly, I dare to share with you my five wishes for the beginning of this year, five small reflections on how I would like us to grow even more as a Vincentian Family and as Vincentian People, during the next twelve months: 1. Let's keep up collaboration. The past...
![God is Born Among Debris: A Christmas Reflection](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/12/escombros.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
God is Born Among Debris: A Christmas Reflection
Among the many messages that we share in these Christmas festivities, full of good wishes and hope, there is an image that captivated my heart: a manger set in an environment of debris and destruction. The nativity can be visited in the basilica of Santa Maria Sopra...