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Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 4
Let us reflect on God’s Word so that it challenges us, as Family, to be a prophetic voice to the poor.
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Lessons Learned From a “Street Priest!”
Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times, they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.
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New Issue of Famvin Newsletter Is Now Available!
The Famvin Communications Commission has released the second issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click and discover It! ☝️
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Vincentian Family in Italy: Conference on Louise’s Enlightenment
On December 2, at the Casa Immacolata of the Daughters of Charity in Rome, there was a Conference on the Enlightenment: “Four Hundred Years after the Enlightenment Experience of St. Louise de Marillac 1623-2023.”
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COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
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A Vincentian View: A Cry in the Silence
Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?
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Why Am I a Vincentian Priest?
I see… and read… many posts asking “Why I Am (Not) a Catholic.” I also hear of former Vocation Directors saying that this time must be a tough time for Vocation Directors.
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Odair Miguel, priest of the Congregation of the Mission in Brazil, ordained bishop on December 8th
The Vincentian missionary, Odair Miguel Gonsalves dos Santos, CM., was ordained bishop in his hometown of Irati, Paraná (Brazil), in the parish church of St. Michael.
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Favors, Blessings, Graces from God
Jesus, the one anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father, brings the Good News to the poor. He proclaims the era of favors from heaven. The angel Gabriel comes to Mary. As he greets her, he does not say the name of the virgin betrothed to Joseph. Rather,...![Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 35](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/04/vincentian-art-brushes-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 35
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.