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“Be kind and love”– Blessed Rosalie Rendu
“Be kind and love, for love is your first gift to the poor. They will appreciate your kindness and your love more than all else you can bring them.” – Blessed Rosalie
![Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/dee-mansi-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking
Modern slavery – It’s happening all around us in places we might visit on a regular basis
![Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context
This blog provides a snapshot of how different countries, systems and cultures are responding to the impact of COVID on homeless populations.
![New book by Fr. Luigi Mezzadri, CM: Biography of St. Justin de Jacobis](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/GIUSTINO-DE-JACOBIS-MEZZADRI-CLV-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New book by Fr. Luigi Mezzadri, CM: Biography of St. Justin de Jacobis
On July 30 we commemorate Saint Justin de Jacobis. \Centro Liturgico Vincenziano (CLV) offers his biography, written by Fr. Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
![The Pope Video • The Maritime World](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • The Maritime World
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Maritime World.
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Meekness
The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.
![Please Don’t Tell Anyone](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/blinded-transfiguration-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Please Don’t Tell Anyone
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
![When You Can’t Find “That Room”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
When You Can’t Find “That Room”
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
![2020: A Year of “Firsts” at the UN](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
2020: A Year of “Firsts” at the UN
In June of this year, after two years of non-stop deliberations and networking, the United Nations officially adopted a resolution on homelessness.
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement](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, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.