eBook: St. Vincent de Paul and the “New Poor”
It seems to be difficult for society to see and recognize those men and women who are poor. To read more, download the eBook “St. Vincent de Paul and the ‘New Poor'” which is available in various formats.
This Is NOT an Appeal for Funds – Just Prayer
This is not an appeal for funds – just prayer! Seriously!
The Heart of University Life is a Project of Discovery
In his September 25 visit to Niagara University, Superior General Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., spoke powerfully of the heart of university life as a project of discovery. Discovery of one’s calling in life begins when we have the courage to encounter ourselves and our...
A Canadian View: Vincent and Frederic
As we are now into September, as a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the larger Vincentian family, there are two very important days this month. For many Canadians and our American friends who live in northern states, I think September gives us a...
UN Working Group to End Homelessness – Urban October: Cities for All
United Nations Working Group to End Homelessness Urban October: Cities for All The Vincentian Family at the United Nations is committed to advocacy work to end homelessness. This commitment is one of the dimensions of the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance project....
Sent Out
“Sent Out” (Isaiah 61:1-2) There was a documentary on TV about the Renaissance, that period of awakening in the history of Europe when a fresh energy flooded into the culture and triggered off a whole new view of the world. The reason for it, as the show presented,...
Thank You Vincent – You Changed Your World… and Our World
After reading this post I suspect you too will say… Thank you, Vincent, for being such an amazing change agent in your time and even our times.
Anti-Harassment and Cyberbullying Features on Twitter
Twitter Rules prohibit the kind of abuse we mean here — threats, hate speech, cyberbullying, and harassment and more. Let’s be civil!
Wholeness and Unity of the Body of Christ
Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Right after Adam and Eve have given in to the serpent’s temptation, their personal wholeness starts to erode. For they no...
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 4 (and last)
September 14, Indonesia – Each country does its best to embark on systemic change projects in favor of the less privileged and so for the first part of the last day for the joint VFCAP – SC Seminar, we gave the floor to our host – Indonesia – who shared with us...
