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Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
Recently, I wandered through the corridors of my mind reflecting on Independence Day. I ran into Charles Dickens. His “Christmas Carol” has inspired many people to look at their lives through the lens of their past, future, and present.
Break the Mold with the Prophet Jesus
Jesus, since he is weak, is strong. Those who follow him break the mold, too, as they affirm, “When we are weak, then we are strong.” The folks of Jesus’ hometown do not doubt that he is a wise teacher who does mighty works. Yet there is one thing about him that...
Vincentian Places 16 – Annecy
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
Firewood for the Soul: Resilience
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Series of Short Video Reflections from SVP England and Wales
Jon Cornwall, Director of Membership, SVP England and Wales, presents a series of short videos on the way we love, and other threads of our Vincentianism that are worth reflecting on.
The Rosalie Projects: As if you Weren’t the Same…
The “Hope Centre” in Abuja, Nigeria, is a truly inclusive education centre for children and young adults, with or without disabilities, within a school and a Rosalie Rendu vocational training centre.
To Comply with the Precepts or to Be Truly Christian • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
It is easier to use an uplifting language, to fulfill certain positive precepts, to reject certain pleasures, than to be deeply filled with the evangelical spirit, to keep it in the depths of the soul to ennoble it, purify it, and improve it; in short: to reproduce it...
St. Vincent de Paul: A Master of Charity and Faith for the Youth of Today
St Vincent de Paul, who lived between 1581 and 1660, is an emblematic figure for anyone seeking to live a life based on charity, faith and love for the poor. His example, although belonging to a bygone era, is extremely relevant and offers valuable lessons for young...
June 30: First 2,000 Miraculous Medals are struck
June 30 is the anniversary of when the first 2000 Miraculous Medals were delivered to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, C.M.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
Anna and Misha’s Story: Children are our Future
Meet Misha and Anna In our Kharkiv children’s centre, everyone knows 5-year-old Misha. “I’m not scared by the bombs,” Misha tells us. “Not scared at all.” His mother tells a different story. Misha used to hide under the table at the sound of the frequent air-raid...
From a Lone Lorry to Over 4000 Tons of Aid: Depaul Looks Back at an Extraordinary Year
February 24th was supposed to be like any other day. Then suddenly, for millions of Ukrainians, their world collapsed. “February 24th is a date I will remember for the rest of my life. You don’t know what to do except to run.” For 17 years, Depaul has been a lifeline...
UK Embassy opens Depaul Kyiv Day Centre
After words of welcome, Fr. Vitaliy spoke about the founding of Depaul in Kharkiv in 2006 and its journey to becoming a lifeline for the country’s homeless ever since.
Ukraine: We are battling war. Soon we will battle frostbite and hypothermia
Russia’s war on Ukraine has brought so much pain and suffering. It has resulted in a humanitarian crisis which will only get worse as winter approaches.
Ukraine blasts: Father Vitaliy update
The recent blasts across Ukraine have rocked the nation. Our staff and volunteers are safe and well, and we are continuing our work across Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, delivering vital food, hygiene kits and helping to repair homes.
DePaul Launches Ukraine Winter Appeal as Perilous Temperatures Await
Ukraine faces a perilous winter without urgent funds, says international homelessness charity.
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Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
National Black Sisters’ Conference on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth support the statement made by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) on the death of Tyre Nichols.
