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Pope Francis Released the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality as a Guide for the Church’s Mission
Pope Francis announced that he will not issue a post-synodal exhortation, making the Final Document available to the People of God as a sufficient guide for the pastoral and synodal mission of the Church. This decision highlights the importance of the active participation of local communities and the value of the synodal process lived.
Too Close to Home: One Donor Shares his Story
Mike Devereaux, whose son experienced homelessness and substance abuse, uses his personal struggles to shape his commitment as a monthly donor and volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul Louisville, believing that giving back is crucial to making a difference.
The Second Vincentian Family Convocation is Just Around the Corner and There is Still Time to Sign Up #famvin2024
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome (November 14-17) will bring together Vincentians from around the world to reflect on their mission to serve those most in need and address current challenges, such as inequality, humanitarian crises and Pope Francis’ call for a more synodal Church, closer to the poor.
Small Things that Make for the Big Things
Jesus is the one who makes God known. And this God chooses the small things and folks, so that all glory may just be his. He chooses Bethlehem-Ephrathah and Galilee, Nazareth, in concrete. And we read that Bethlehem is too small to be a clan of Judah. Galilee, for...
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute: History, Charism, and Present-Day Activities
The Missionary Institute of the Most Holy Trinity is an international community dedicated to preserving the faith and evangelizing, especially among those most in need, formed by consecrated lay people living in the secular world. Its mission combines spirituality, service to the marginalized and the formation of lay people as apostles, adapting to diverse cultural and social contexts.
Clothed in the Spirit of Jesus: A Vincentian Call to Synodality and Service
The Vincentian mission of being “clothed in the spirit of Jesus, the evangelizer of the poor” highlights solidarity with the marginalized as central to the Kingdom of God. Inspired by Saint Oscar Romero, it advocates prioritizing the poor over worldly powers and underscores the importance of a synodal Church driven by communion, participation, and mission to foster transformative action and mercy.
Firewood for the Soul: Journey to Holiness
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 02
Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.
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Ukraine’s Gig Economy Workers are now Delivering Food for Depaul International
Depaul International has enlisted the help of former takeaway cyclists to deliver food to villages outside Ukraine’s big cities to help people in need.
Collaboration to Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
Here is a little example of how the Vincentian Family has worked together in a collaborative way to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.
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