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Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 6 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Articles in Formation
Advent Reflection on Humility
Are we humble enough to believe that He who is mighty can do great things?
The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
A Reflection on Recent Events in Our Country
Michael Thompson, Bowie, MD, an affiliate of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise, USA offers his personal reflections on recent events in our country.
A Refresher Course – Homelessness and the Vincentian Family
A refresher course about the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance – What is the Famvin Homeless Alliance? Its Roots – Collaborative work of the Vincentian Family 400 Years Ago – Updates
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.
A Vincentian View: Transforming not Conforming
Paul’s guidance confronts me. I desire to heed his advice, but I feel the challenge and see the obstacles. Like much of Paul’s advice, no easy response presents itself.
Our Father – A Radical Prayer?
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
Agree and Disagree in the Church
Jesus is in our midst as we gather together in his name. It is due to him that we agree with one other and with our Father in heaven. It is enough that two agree, that two or three gather.... So, in the first place, we do not need a megachurch. Nor is it needed, in...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Charity AND Justice
Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part II)
During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 2
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.