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Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
Pope Clement XII canonized St. Vincent on June 16, 1737. Learn more in this video.
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The Silent Work of the Daughters of Charity in Haiti
Haiti is a place where poverty abounds and where the Sisters receive the eternal gratitude of people who love them.
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Social Justice Conversations: Housing and Human Dignity
When we start to talk about housing in North America and indeed globally, there are many issues that can be discussed. The right of very human being to having a home they can live in, raise a family and enjoy is one that many of us take for granted. At times we seem...![The Church of the Poor and For the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/06/model-of-the-church-vincentian-charism-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Church of the Poor and For the Poor
St. Vincent can be considered a precursor or prophet of the vision of the Church centered on the poor.
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Who Is My Favorite Person In the Trinity?
“God for us, we call you “Father.” God alongside us, we call you “Jesus.” God within us, we call you “Holy Spirit.” Chances are that at various time in our lives we have felt closer to God with one of these images.
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A Canadian View: Our Vincentian Mission
Here in Canada, the mission of the SSVP is: To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.
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Homelessness: “You’ve Got to Live it to Know it”
The Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance (VFHA) recently met in New York with NGO representatives, UN agencies, member states, and others, to brainstorm about February’s Commission on Social Development. The theme of the 2020 Commission will be “Affordable...![A Vincentian View: The Story of the First Church](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: The Story of the First Church
As we conclude the Easter Season on Pentecost, we move away from the readings from the Acts of the Apostles. For the past six weeks, these stories have packed our weekday as well as our Sunday liturgical readings. It has been exciting and encouraging to hear about the...![If You See Something Good, Say Something Good!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/06/famvin-on-all-devices-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
If You See Something Good, Say Something Good!
It is all too easy to fall into the trap of sharing bad news. Rather… let’s SHARE GOOD NEWS! Affirm it, publicize it when we see it!