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What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
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Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...![Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VII](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 VII
“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”
![Interview of Sister Lebia Mukasensiyo, Superior General of the sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul, Lendelede](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/Formation-des-jeunes-filles-non-scolarisees-fb-1080x630.jpeg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview of Sister Lebia Mukasensiyo, Superior General of the sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul, Lendelede
Today we continue to be called to remain faithful to the same charism and mission as the former Sisters, but we are called to do this in the midst of the realities of today’s society.
![Interview with Fr. Carl Pieber, Deputy Director of the International Miraculous Medal Association](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/pieber-1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Fr. Carl Pieber, Deputy Director of the International Miraculous Medal Association
Father Pieber tells us about the International Miraculous Medal Association.
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, A Final Note
Fr. Rooney wraps up this little series by explaining how Vincentian principles of discernment must be applied to organizations as well.
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Father Pedro Opeka, CM Nominated for Council of Europe Award
Father Pedro Opeka, CM has been nominated to the Raoul Wallenberg Award of the Council of Europe.
![New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/06/seton-seeker-to-saint-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
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Opening of the General Chapter of the Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM)
On Monday morning, November 8, the General Chapter of the Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM) was officially opened with a Eucharistic Celebration.
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Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, Ireland
Learn about the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.