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“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
![Job Fair – A Vincentian Initiative For Work Reentry (Honduras)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/06/IMG_0806-scaled-e1602263474509-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Job Fair – A Vincentian Initiative For Work Reentry (Honduras)
During these days we often hear people say: the time of crisis is a time of opportunity.
![A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
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Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
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Choose the One Who Chooses Us First
Jesus leads and completes the mission of those he sees fit to choose on his own initiative. They, in turn, keep their eyes on him; he shows them to be like him and do as he. It is Jesus who takes the initiative to choose his apostles, missionaries or those he sends. ...![Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? I](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: What Moved Saint Vincent? I
Luke 4:18 – “He has sent me to… bring good news to the poor.”
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Seeking Wisdom Through Common Ground
In 1993, my husband Bill and I set out on a new journey and, together with the Vincentian priests and brothers, birthed the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (which is now part of MISEVI).
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Despite COVID-19, children in need continue to be assisted in Cuba
The project on behalf of children at a social disadvantage, “27 pieces of bread from the Miraculous Mother”, came into existence on June 3, 2016.
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St. Francis Regis Clet – Feast Day: July 9
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
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Lessons learnt from “13 Houses” projects: Meet the Speakers
On July 8th don’t miss the chance to hear our three speakers explaining how they got started, how they designed the project and what advice they would give to Vincentians thinking of starting their own “13 Houses” project.