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An Urgent Crisis Requiring Global Unity
Every year, climate discussions at the UN grow more urgent as temperatures rise, extreme weather worsens, and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately.
Taking Care of Elderly People and Indigenous Families in Taiwan
Founded in 2003 to support vulnerable women in the city of Taitung, AIC Taiwan has since spread its activities in the south-east of the country, to Donghe and Haiduan Townships and the Changbin Area.
Project 99: A Sister’s Mission to Uplift Migrant Workers in Kerala, India
In Kerala, India, Sister Gracy Thombrakudyil leads “Project 99,” an initiative providing legal, medical, and social support to vulnerable migrant workers while advocating for their rights and dignity. Guided by Pope Francis’s message on respecting human dignity, the project aims to empower migrants and educate locals about their issues, fostering a more inclusive community.
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.
Firewood for the Soul: Mary, Mother of God
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 04
Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.
The Poor Are Our Lord And Our God • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
And we, dear friend, do we bear no resemblance to those saints we love, do we content ourselves with deploring the sterility of the present time, although each of us carries within his heart a seed of sanctity that the simple wishing will suffice to disclose. If we do...
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