![Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 2](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/Aken003-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 2
Part 2 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.
![Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 22: United Despite the Distance that Separates Us](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 22: United Despite the Distance that Separates Us
We have been very close as a family despite the distance between our homes.
![A Vincentian View: Patrimony of the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Patrimony of the Poor
Two readings that regularly show up towards the end of the liturgical year capture my imagination.
![Forgotten Truths About Mary the Mother of God](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/madonna-and-child-sculpture-featured-1080x630.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Forgotten Truths About Mary the Mother of God
Viewing Mary not just in that one marvelous moment of the Annunciation but in the context of a lifetime of discipleship.
![Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 2](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/Aken003-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 1
Part 1 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.
![Watch, Stay Awake, for Jesus Is Coming](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Watch, Stay Awake, for Jesus Is Coming
Jesus is coming, but we do not know when. So, we have to watch. It seems odd that we are to look to the end at the beginning of the liturgical year. For we are urged to watch and wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will come, yes, but we do not know...![Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts](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: God Speaking To Our Hearts
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
![500 Households Assisted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Haiti During the Pandemic](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/ssvp-haiti-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
500 Households Assisted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Haiti During the Pandemic
Vincentians of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul step up to help the most vulnerable households, raising awareness among people to avoid the spread of the virus, especially in the fringe areas.
![New Triest Museum in Rome](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/IMG-20200806-WA0100-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New Triest Museum in Rome
A small exhibition was set up for the Founder of the Brothers of Charity, Peter Joseph Triest, at the Generalate in Rome.