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Holy Week – Seeds of Hope – Vincentians
"Seeds of Hope" - So rich in meaning during each "holy" week, this year the phrase has special meaning for the followers of Vincent, Louise, Elizabeth and Frederic. Jesus is our ultimate seed of hope but the hope of resurrection is flowering anew in the Vincentian...
Shadow Pandemic
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
The United Nations is turning 75
The official celebrations of UN75 is happening on September 21, 2020 at the UN. You are invited as part of “We the Peoples of the United Nations” to use the following prayer to envision a new, reformed and transformed UN.
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Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Shadow Pandemic
The LCUSA Advocacy Committee is helping to shine a light on a surge of domestic violence that has accompanied COVID-19 lockdowns around the world.
The Pope Video • Compassion for the World
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Compassion for the World.
The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
Trinity – From Puzzle To Be Solved To Model To Be Lived
It has been a journey from Trinity as a puzzle to Trinity as a model for my life.
Sisters Speak Out Against Racism
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth delivered a statement affirming the despair being felt because voices have not been heard.
The Pope’s Ambulance
Donating an ambulance dedicated to serving the medical emergencies of the homeless is but the latest expression of his sensitivity to their needs.
COVID-19 and Homelessness
With the COVID-19 Pandemic uniting the world in abject pain, some of the most vulnerable are finding the situation extremely difficult to navigate.
Reaching Across (1 Samuel:20)
Especially in these fractious times, how to move more toward unity rather than separation? How to help others to see past tightly held identity markers?
Systemic Change In a Time of National Unrest
“Respect for minorities is to be considered the touchstone of social harmony and the index of the civic maturity attained by a country and its institutions” St. John Paul II
Be Love to Know God Who Is Love
Out of love, Jesus lays down his life for us sinners. No one, then, loves us more. He is the best proof that to be God is to be love. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. “Night” may mean he seeks light. Is he wrestling with “to be or not to be?” A question of salvation...
Vincentian Prayer Images: The Cries of the Poor Then and Now
The hardships of war emptied out the homes of the poor in Vincent’s day. How will we work for those driven from their homes today?
SSVP President General Issues an Extraordinary Circular Letter on the Covid-19 Pandemic
Due to the current circumstances caused by the Coronavirus crisis, the President considers it important to publish a second letter, of an extraordinary nature.
Holy Week – Seeds of Hope – Vincentians
"Seeds of Hope" - So rich in meaning during each "holy" week, this year the phrase has special meaning for the followers of Vincent, Louise, Elizabeth and Frederic. Jesus is our ultimate seed of hope but the hope of resurrection is flowering anew in the Vincentian...
Shadow Pandemic
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
The United Nations is turning 75
The official celebrations of UN75 is happening on September 21, 2020 at the UN. You are invited as part of “We the Peoples of the United Nations” to use the following prayer to envision a new, reformed and transformed UN.
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Shadow Pandemic
The LCUSA Advocacy Committee is helping to shine a light on a surge of domestic violence that has accompanied COVID-19 lockdowns around the world.
The Pope Video • Compassion for the World
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Compassion for the World.
The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
Trinity – From Puzzle To Be Solved To Model To Be Lived
It has been a journey from Trinity as a puzzle to Trinity as a model for my life.
Sisters Speak Out Against Racism
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth delivered a statement affirming the despair being felt because voices have not been heard.
The Pope’s Ambulance
Donating an ambulance dedicated to serving the medical emergencies of the homeless is but the latest expression of his sensitivity to their needs.
COVID-19 and Homelessness
With the COVID-19 Pandemic uniting the world in abject pain, some of the most vulnerable are finding the situation extremely difficult to navigate.
Reaching Across (1 Samuel:20)
Especially in these fractious times, how to move more toward unity rather than separation? How to help others to see past tightly held identity markers?
Systemic Change In a Time of National Unrest
“Respect for minorities is to be considered the touchstone of social harmony and the index of the civic maturity attained by a country and its institutions” St. John Paul II
Be Love to Know God Who Is Love
Out of love, Jesus lays down his life for us sinners. No one, then, loves us more. He is the best proof that to be God is to be love. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night. “Night” may mean he seeks light. Is he wrestling with “to be or not to be?” A question of salvation...
Vincentian Prayer Images: The Cries of the Poor Then and Now
The hardships of war emptied out the homes of the poor in Vincent’s day. How will we work for those driven from their homes today?
SSVP President General Issues an Extraordinary Circular Letter on the Covid-19 Pandemic
Due to the current circumstances caused by the Coronavirus crisis, the President considers it important to publish a second letter, of an extraordinary nature.
Keep .famvin afloat!
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