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January 25th, a Pivotal Date for the Vincentian Family and the Congregation of the Mission
On January 25th, the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, we celebrate the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission.
![The Original Apostolates of the Congregation of the Mission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/vincent-and-cms-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Original Apostolates of the Congregation of the Mission
As part of a lecture given at the Centre International de Formation (CIF), Father John E. Rybolt, C.M. outlines the history of the apostolic activity of the Congregation of the Mission. Thank you to DePaul University for posting the Selected Works of Fr. Rybolt...![The “Infection” of Love](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The “Infection” of Love
Our friends feel welcomed, cared for and loved. This is relevant.
![Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/holy-cross-chaplet-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19
Fr Joseph J Arackal offers this Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19.
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Santiago Masarnau Declared Venerable
On January 21, 2021, His Holiness approved the promulgation of the decree concerning the heroic virtues of the Servant of God, Santiago Masarnau Fernández, a faithful layman.
![Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/fr-luigi-mezzadri-cm-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.
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Repairers of a House Divided
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
![A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Two](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Two
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
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Eviction Aid – Walking the Talk
Catholic Charities USA and the Felician Sisters of North America have jointly created the CCUSA Francis Fund for Eviction Prevention.
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A Vincentian View: Joseph and Listening
In the current time with all our issues, St. Joseph can stand forth to teach us as a just man, as a worker and family man, as an obedient believer, and as a quiet person with an ability to listen.