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Why Does She Stay?

“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.

Serving migrant families

Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.

A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion

One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.

Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?

Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”

Top 5 Email Newsletter Mistakes

Top 5 Email Newsletter Mistakes

A lot of the Vincentian Family branches use email newsletters. Here are some things to to make better use of this connection. John Haydon writes, Here are the most common nonprofit email newsletter mistakes I’ve seen as a trainer and a consultant. The good...

Astounding Very Much Indeed!

Astounding Very Much Indeed!

Jesus, the astounding Son of Man, will astound us even at the last judgment.  He wants us to put him in the center. Among other things, the way Jesus teaches is astounding.  He teaches with authority.  This means, says St. Gregory the Great, that his authority does...

Following the Example of Mary

Following the Example of Mary

This week's featured resource is a video reflection based on excerpts from the International Association of the Miraculous Medal’s Reflection Themes, Virtues proper to the AMM: Evangelization. Take some quiet time to reflect on your own, or share at a group gathering...

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