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Firewood for the Soul: The Candle Stick
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 2 of 5)
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
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The Rosalie Projects: In the Open Air
Thanks to the “Open Air” project, 60 rag pickers at the Aracatí landfill in Brazil are protected from hazards and contamination.
![Sunday, April 28: the Pope in Venice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Accompanying his Visit](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/05/Domenica-28-aprile3-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sunday, April 28: the Pope in Venice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Accompanying his Visit
On Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis visited the city of Venice. Many members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were present in St. Mark’s Square
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Defending our Beliefs and Loving our Adversaries • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Above all else, let us learn how to defend our convictions without hating our adversaries, to love those who have a different opinion, to recognize the fact that Christians have many and varied viewpoints and that God can be served today as always. Let us complain...![The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/04/prayer-hands-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar
Join us on May 30 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to reflect on The Eucharist and Social Mission: Body of Christ, Broken for the World during the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
![St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/05/louise-and-poor-children-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
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Doing the Dishes
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
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Sisters of Charity Halifax are set to Mark 175 years of service on May 11
Tracing their origins back to four Sisters arriving in Halifax from New York in the mid-19th century, are preparing to celebrate 175 years of service
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What It Means to Pray Without Ceasing According to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
God doesn’t want a casual relationship. He wants us to turn to him in everything we do. As St. Elizabeth Ann Seton says: “He wants us to lift our hearts to him. Always.”