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Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination
by John Freund, CM | August 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?
The International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | August 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 9 Comments
On August 23, what will you do to honor the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?
Vincentian Prayer Images: A Profile In Courage
by John Freund, CM | August 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The time a Daughter of Charity, Sr. Rosalie Rendu, stopped the fighting in the streets of Paris during the French Revolution.
Please Don’t Tell Anyone
by John Freund, CM | August 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
I Can’t Do Everything!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2021 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Lamps Always Lit
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What enabled Vincent to keep his lamps lit in the face of tragedy? What can we learn from him?
Evergreen Vincentian Resources at Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing Vincentian resources for Christmas making the rounds. The list keeps growing. Here are some places to start.
Children on the Move
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Unforeseen circumstances uproot couple. They take shelter in a manger for lack of better accommodations. The birth of their child instills hope and joy in many, but fear of a murderous leader causes them to escape to another country. When repatriated, the family is...
Human Rights Day and the Launch of the Stand Up for Human Rights Campaign
by | Dec 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Organized to observe Human Rights Day on October 10 and to highlight the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a briefing was recently presented by the Department of Public Information (DPI). A video, narrated by...
Poverty in New York City
by | Dec 7, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Since September 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to intern for the Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family at the United Nations. My experiences thus far have given me an even greater understanding and appreciation for the field of advocacy that my organization...
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP)
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 6, 2017 | Collaboration, News, Vincentian Family
Do you or your Vincentian organization want to help find creative ways of systemically addressing poverty on local, regional and global levels? The Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) can help! Since its inception in 2013, VFCAP has motivated over...
National Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Honduras, 2017
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 4, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
On September 10, in the city of San Pedro Sula in Honduras, the Vincentian Family of Honduras held its National Meeting 2017. The meeting began with an address by Fr. Edwin Nieto (CM), which ended with a personal invitation to each member of this great Honduran...
Contest and Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, during the celebration of the Papal Audience, we announced the start of an arts contest and film festival entitled "Finding Vince 400." Even before publicizing our advertising campaign, we have already received 333 presentations from...
With Sharp Political Differences How Do We Serve as the Voice of the Poor?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
"With sharp political differences, how do we remain unified as Vincentians?" This is a direct quote from the Voice of the Poor portion of the website of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It raises serious questions for Vincentian Family efforts to serve as the...
Vincentians in Partnership Review Meeting
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
15 representatives of the Vincentian Family in Great Britain met on October 21, 2017 to celebrate over 17 years of achievement in projects of social justice, spiritual formation and collaboration - gathering together as a diverse group of over 12,000 Vincentians. ...