Empowering Young Women
As part of the Prathiksha Tailoring Unit, Kakkavayal, Kerala (India), recently organized a short summer course tailored specifically for girls, particularly those who are transitioning to their higher secondary education (junior college) and college studies.
It Is Better to Do Little than to Do Nothing • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Representatives of the people, Do not say that you lack inspiration. […] We do not ignore the obstacles or the rivalries, nor the imperfections that stop each project and that perpetuate the debates. But we have never seen that great powers were instituted by...
Vincentian Convocation 2024, August Letter #famvin2024
Third letter of invitation to the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, to be held November 14-17, 2024 in the historic city of Rome.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Notes On the Assumption of Mary
“In a sweeping reflection on the feast of the Assumption in 1813, she traced the special blessings Mary received through the stages of motherhood…”
Frogs, Canaries and Pope Francis
We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.
Freedom from Addiction
Farm of Hope, a rehabilitation home for addicted men in the rural area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, provides a place for men to break free from their addictions while discovering purpose and building new skills.
Synodality: A Shared Path with the Poor at the Heart of the Church #famvin2024
The article entitled “The Poor in a Synodal Church” by Juan Pablo García Maestro, OSST, discusses the importance of synodality in the Church and how it should focus especially on the poor.
SSVP’s Worldwide Involvement: the Challenges of Working With the UN
Today, the SSVP is present in 155 countries. However, this expansion brings with it significant challenges, especially when it comes to working with global organizations such as the United Nations (UN).
Pilgrims Consider the Miraculous Medal as a Treasure
An email from a Californian pilgrim couple recounts their spiritual experience on the Camino de Santiago, highlighting the profound impact of receiving the Miraculous Medal from the Daughters of Charity and feeling Mary’s presence guiding them to Jesus.
A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race
As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.
