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Stark Message to Synod from Vincentian Cardinal
A stark message from a Vincentian Cardinal at the Youth Synod “The question … in Africa for the youth is not what we talk [about] much here in the synod… In [the] African context, it is survival: what you have to eat, to dress, and whether you get shelter.” “The...![The Last Round table of “Finding Vince 400”: Maimouna Makes a Goal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/10/201810Evelyne-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Last Round table of “Finding Vince 400”: Maimouna Makes a Goal
Evelyn Marie Sabino is a member of the Peace Corps and, as a volunteer, received an assignment for two years to Goudiry, a small town of 10,000 inhabitants in Senegal. She was the sole participant in the last Round Table of “Finding Vince 400.” Evelyn is a young...![October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/10/Screenshot_2018-10-26-Sisters-of-Charity-Federation-of-North-America-YouTube-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation
Meet a few of the 2,700 Sisters that make up the Sisters of Charity Federation of North America.
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Surprised Into Prayer By the Vincentian Film Festival
I must admit “Finding Charity in Art: The Challenge of the Vincentian Festival” surprised me into prayer! “
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A Canadian View: Words, Action and Prayer
As a long time Vincentian with a specific interest in social justice, I have occasionally worried about allowing our unique Vincentian charism getting lost or forgotten in the rush to address social justice and develop and advocate for systemic change which can give...![Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”: Closing Day (Sunday, October 21)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/10/201810fv400-21-octubre-00-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”: Closing Day (Sunday, October 21)
In a festive atmosphere full of gratitude for the experience, the participants of the “Finding Vince 400” film festival concluded the meeting with the Eucharist that was celebrated on Sunday, October 21 at the Mariapoli Center in Castel Gandolfo and that...![Latest Report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – A Wake up Call](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Latest Report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – A Wake up Call
Are we reading the signs of the times and listening to the prophetic voices of Pope Francis and the scientific community to respond to the cries of the EARTH? If we have not, heed the warnings contained in the report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...![“Finding Vince 400” Film Festival: Third Day (Saturday, October 20)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/10/201810fv400-20-sabado-00-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Finding Vince 400” Film Festival: Third Day (Saturday, October 20)
Last Saturday, at the Conciliazione auditorium in Rome, “When Charity calls you: charity as the privileged place for vocational discernment,” the event organized in collaboration with the synod of bishops took place. And it was precisely Msgr. Baldassarri, secretary...![On Listening](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
On Listening
“On Listening” (Luke 11: 16, 29-31) One of the most gratifying compliments is to hear that you listen well. It conveys another’s feeling that something of his or her inner self has gotten through, that not just the words but the deeper resonances of those words have...![Life Lessons From the Lottery](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/10/us-dollars-84594_1280-e1540345328731-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Life Lessons From the Lottery
What would you spend a billion on? Go ahead… let yourself dream a bit.