![Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936), Member of Society of St. Vincent de Paul](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/08/malla-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936), Member of Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, martyr, patron saint of Romani people.
![“Welcome Home” in Guatemala with the “13 Houses” Campaign](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Welcome Home” in Guatemala with the “13 Houses” Campaign
After three years of work, more than 30 families who lost their homes during the Volcán de Fuego eruption in 2018 now have a better and safer place to call home.
![Sister Blandina Gardens Dedicated in Trinidad](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/07/Sr-Blandia-Gardens-FI-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sister Blandina Gardens Dedicated in Trinidad
The people of Trinidad, Colorado celebrated the dedication of the Sister Blandina Wellness Gardens, a community wellness park in tribute to Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Blandina Segale.
![Calling all Youth and Young Adult Vincentians!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/07/svdp-usa-national-assembly-2021-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Calling all Youth and Young Adult Vincentians!
The 2021 SVdP National Assembly is fast-approaching and we hope to see the faces of Youth and Young Adult Vincentians in Houston!
![Life of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/07/life-of-st-justin-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Life of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
A brief presentation of the biography of St. Justin de Jacobis.
![Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/07/our-father-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?
Jesus was a radical who was fully committed to doing God’s will. He showed us how radical he was when laid down his life for us. As he hung on the cross he said “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” Certainly the words of a radical!
![Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/07/vincent-close-up-modern-painting-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)
Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.
![Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy
Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
![“Come Apart For A While …” (Mk. 6:30)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Come Apart For A While …” (Mk. 6:30)
There’s a scene in chapter 6 of Mark’s gospel which has special appeal to anyone who has ever been caught up in an over-busy, fast paced life.
![Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/07/inspire-empower-achieve-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.