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Students Follow in Vincent’s Footsteps by Serving those in Need
Students from area schools and groups sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth participated in ministry projects at their Motherhouse in Convent Station, New Jersey, on Saint Vincent de Paul’s Feast Day.
The Rosalie Projects: My Village at the End of the World
In western Mauritania, a community of Daughters of Charity lives in Atar, deep in the desert. The sisters are devoted to the education of children and the formation and integration of young people and women. The population lacks everything.
Akamasoa Argentina: Building a Path of Dignity and Hope
Akamasoa Argentina is an NGO inspired by the model of the Akamasoa community in Madagascar, established by Father Pedro Opeka, an Argentine missionary of the Congregation of the Mission, who has dedicated his life to transforming one of the poorest areas of Madagascar.
Contemplation: In Hope
The Vincentian motto “serving in hope” highlights a hope that goes beyond temporary wishes, grounded in faith and divine love. It encourages balancing the fulfillment of material needs with nurturing a profound spiritual hope, urging us to serve selflessly while maintaining detachment from worldly concerns.
Great Light for Those Who Walk in the Dark
Jesus is the great light. He has come to shine on those who walk in the dark and live in the land of shadows. Do we receive him?
“Hands for Peace” – For an Unarmed Heart
Pope Francis, in his message for the 2025 World Day of Peace, calls for addressing global injustices through forgiveness and hope, emphasizing concrete actions such as debt cancellation, human dignity, and the eradication of hunger. Furthermore, he highlights the need to build lasting peace rooted in reconciliation, mercy, and active commitment, inspired by the example of figures like Vincent de Paul.
Renewing Ourselves Through Simplicity and Forgiveness: A Reflection at New Year’s Eve
This reflection at the end of the year encourages us to embrace simplicity and forgiveness, inspired by the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul, as a way to renew our hearts and relationships. By letting go of resentment and deceit, we can live authentically, heal wounds, and build stronger connections with others and God.
Born Once More for Welcoming the Word
Jesus, God’s Son, born of a woman, is human like us. And he wants us to be born once more and be divine like him.
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