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The unique Australian environment and biodiversity, and the industries it fosters (including food and wine production and tourism), have been hit hard by the bushfires – and it is only one month into summer.
Articles in Disasters and Responses
The Vincentian Family in Italy Mobilizes on Behalf of the People of Albania
Father Luigi Cannato, CM ministering in Albania, calls upon all the members of the Vincentian Family to support the many poor families who have been affected by the recent earthquake.
A New House for a Better Life in New Zealand
Terri and husband Tane immigrated to New Zealand from Kiribati islands in 2008 with their 2-year-old son. They initially lived with friends.
News from Mexico: the Aftermath
In recent days Mexico has confronted the power of nature and we have witnessed this tragedy unfold and we have also experienced the solidarity of the people of Mexico. Father José de Jesús Plascencia Casillas, CM, Visitor of the Province of Mexico, has sent us the...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (15 and last): The Beginning of Something Big
August 13, 2017. In the provincial house of Seville our journey towards the peripheries comes to an end. They have been long and intense days, full of emotions, tears and suffering, but also of joy and hope. From the day we left our homes until we return to them an...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (14): Nador – Alhucemas/Melilla
Very early in the morning, we said goodbye to the boys and girls in Alhucemas. We barely knew how to say goodbye, we were lost, but even in the farewell God gave us strength, we noticed His presence giving us impetus... We left behind a blessed...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (12 and 13): Nador – Alhucemas
Time flies, faster than we would like, and in Alhucemas we are aware that we have only a day and a half left. We begin to review every day, to pray about our experience, to ask ourselves if it will please God and what fruit it will give. We doubt whether we gave...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (11): Nador – Alhucemas
It dawns in Nador and, like every morning, we are fortunate to share the Eucharist with the religious in the area. Today we have to go to Dar-Hairia, where the needs are varied and the hands few to help: besides accompanying the nurses, there are other logistical...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (10): Nador – Alhucemas
It is dawning again in Alhucemas and we go back again to the daily routine, but the moments, the laughter and the presence of God is renewed. We savour the time, we do not get bored, there is always something to do. It is a blessing for us to see life through these...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (9): The Community in Alhucemas
Sunday, day for celebrating and sharing the Eucharist in community: the people that were in Nador moved to Alhucemas very early in the morning. In the reunion, there were many hugs, smiles and quick talks to try to share everything lived during the past days. Once...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (7 and 8): Mount Gurugú, Dar-Heiria (House of the Poor), Dar Asalaam (House of Peace)
Dar Asalaam (Al Hucemas) We woke up in this new city to get to know the Dar Asalaam (House of Peace), where the Brothers of the White Cross welcome Alhucemas kids who have functional diversities. It is Friday and it is time to learn a little more about the Qur'an, we...
Towards the Peripheries of Life (6): Nador (Morocco)
"How beautiful and great is to know, love and serve God! It's the only thing we have to do in the world. Everything else is wasted time" – Andrea Varela and Sergio Vicente We got up early to head to the border. Once we pass Spanish customs, an unknown world opens up...