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Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Six Sacraments and a Trap
Pope John Paul I, at the general audience held on Wednesday, September 13, 1978, greeted a group of newlyweds and told them: Last century there was in France a great professor, Frederick Ozanam. He taught at the Sorbonne, and was so eloquent, so capable! His friend...![The Herald of Good Tidings](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/06/missionarys-voice-facebook-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Herald of Good Tidings
In the liturgical readings of the season of advent the book of Isaiah has a prominent place. Especially the passage, (Isa 40:1-11) in which we read about the voice which commands the herald of good tidings to “Cry out.” It is a solemn command to announce the good news...![Visit of Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family of Angola](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/11/Angola-9-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Visit of Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family of Angola
Father Tomaz arrived in Luanda, the Angolan capital, and was received at the international airport by the Daughters of Charity, Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM), VMY, and members of the Vincentian Family.
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Frederic Ozanam’s Social Justice Vision, Blended with Personal Action
Frederic Ozanam’s life was a dramatic fusion of intellectual achievement and direct, personal action.
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Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 1
A beautiful reflection about “gift-giving”.
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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
We are seeing the replay of decades of hostility in the region of Jesus’ birth!
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Dubai: The COP28 on the Global Threat of Climate Change
From 30 November to 12 December, the United Arab Emirates will host the COP28, the annual UN climate conference to address the global threat posed by climate change. This is a very important event for the world and for the future of the planet: delegates from 200...![Advent Letter 2023 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/11/divine-mercy-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Advent Letter 2023 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
Advent gives us the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our lives by revitalizing these two daily moments of grace, or to start making them, from this Advent on, a way toward seeing the face of Jesus clearly “here and now” and in its fullness for all eternity!
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Woodworking & Carpentry Graduation in Kenya
After a very successful appeal for De Paul Woodworking in Kenya, we have news. Eight of the trainees finished the program and took the National Trade Exam.
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Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”