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The Reminding Spirit (John, 14)
Recently I was speaking to a woman about a surprising experience she had while going through one of her favorite books– 20 years after she read it the first time. Expecting it to be repetitious, she was struck by how new so much of it seemed, almost as if she...![I Can’t Help Every Homeless Person!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/06/homeless-1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
I Can’t Help Every Homeless Person!
Have you ever walked past a homeless person lying on his back on the sidewalk? Did it stir up any mixed feelings? Maria Shriver shares an incident in her life.
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Picking out the Followers of Jesus Christ
Obviously, people no longer see us Christians follow Jesus or go with him. He is not with us as he was with Peter and the other disciples, for he has gone up to heaven. But this does not mean that there is no picking us out as followers of Jesus.
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Daughters of Charity Support the Dignity of Women Traumatized by Human Trafficking
Daughters of Charity coordinate the Committee for the Support of Dignity of Women, which fights human trafficking through advocacy and projects/programs. From an article on globalsistersreport.org.
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Vincentianism Shock
If your Conference is stagnant, look to renew it with new initiatives and ideas. And pray for the sanctification of the Conference and its members.
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Visit to Nicaragua of the Sons of Saint Louise de Marillac of Costa Rica
In anticipation of the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, which we celebrated on May 9, my colleague Carlos Rivera and myself were given the task of seeking and interacting with the members of the Vincentian Family in Nicaragua. We presented ourselves, the Apostolic...![Video Tour of Rue du Bac Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/06/virgo-potens-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Video Tour of Rue du Bac Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
On this date in 1905, Pope Pius X established the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Watch a beautiful video from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris.
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In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
The International General Council (CGI) of SSVP will promote its international annual plenary session from June 11th to 15th, in Porto (Portugal). The session will celebrate the General Council’s 180th anniversary. All the activities will take place in the Diocesan...![“The Church, the Poor and Volunteers” Meeting in Rome](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/05/201905PHOTO-2019-05-09-09-09-35-1-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“The Church, the Poor and Volunteers” Meeting in Rome
On May 8, a meeting took place at the Leonian College on Pompeo Magno 21 in Rome, organized by the Vincentian Social Center. The college contributes to the costs of services, and the Center receives help from many benefactors, including Pope Francis.
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