![Interview with Josè Guillermo Bolivar, president of “Aguapaneleros de la Noche” (Colombia)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/aguapaneleros-006-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Josè Guillermo Bolivar, president of “Aguapaneleros de la Noche” (Colombia)
The Aguapaneleros de La Noche Foundation is a lay Vincentian initiative that came into existence twenty-three ago (in the city of Medellín, Colombia).
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People](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, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People
We have awakened and reinforced feelings of unity, prudence, commitment and love for others. We have also had feelings of sadness caused by the reports of so many infections and deaths.
![A Vincentian View: Healing](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Healing
Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.
![A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/love-your-neighbor-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan
A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.
![Hurricane Eta in Honduras: Floods, Destruction and Death](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/Casas-inundadas-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Hurricane Eta in Honduras: Floods, Destruction and Death
Since Tuesday, November 3, Hurricane Eta made landfall on the Nicaraguan coast, creating a drama of great proportions for the neighboring country, Honduras.
![Ability to Hasten the Coming of the Lord](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ability to Hasten the Coming of the Lord
Jesus shares with us his anointing and mission to bring the Good News to the poor. He gives tasks to each one according to one’s ability. By the grace of God, we have the ability to believe in Jesus. But when he comes after a long time, will he find faith on earth?...![Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal](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: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal
Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?
![Pilgrimage with Mary – On the 190th Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Mother to Saint Catherine Labouré](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/milagrosa2020-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Pilgrimage with Mary – On the 190th Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Mother to Saint Catherine Labouré
On Wednesday, November 11th, the Holy Father will bless the sacred image of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in the Vatican on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of the apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré.
![Interview with Brother Lawrence Obiko, Superior General of the Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/2019-12-02-lawrence-in-rome-4-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Brother Lawrence Obiko, Superior General of the Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy
As a Congregation, we are currently present in The Netherlands, Belgium, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, and Brazil.
![Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/sc-leavenworth-with-mother-xavier-book-cover-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage
Eight women left their Tennessee home on November 1, 1858, traveling northwest to Kansas, where they would serve as a community according to the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul.