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Help Create a Better Future by Signing the Civil Society Declaration
The Vincentian Family at the UN is working on the Civil Society Forum for the Commission on Social Development. One part of this is signing the CIVIL SOCIETY DECLARATION.
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“Leaving God For God”
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, know that on more than one occasion Saint Vincent spoke about leaving God in order to find God.
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Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism
Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.
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Job Opportunity: Director – USA, Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
The Daughters of Charity USA seek to hire a dynamic leader to coordinate their efforts to promote Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.
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Global Definitions of Homelessness
Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.
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Taking In (Nehemiah 8; I Corinthians 12; Luke 4: 18-21)
“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.
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My Favorite Image of God
As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.
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Lover of Sinners and Outcast
Jesus is a lover of those whom religion and society shun: sinners, widows, orphans and strangers. They are dear to true Christians too. It seems the leaving out of “vengeance,” when Jesus read Is 61, 1-2, did not bother his fellow Nazareth citizens. For they still...![Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVII](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/praying-our-heritage-featured-new-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVII
“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
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Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 2022
Check out special opportunities and events for young leaders in Catholic social ministry and learn more about the Diversity Outreach Initiative as well.