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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 17: To Journey and Overcome Obstacles
by María Merino & Alberto Trujillano | October 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The pandemic has greatly changed our lives as a family. We have become separated because of medical reasons.
Lessons learned during the pandemic, 16: Embracing through prayer
by Yasmine Cajuste | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each message reminds us of the need to live our day in prayer, offering who we are and what we do for the good of our sisters and brothers.
Father Virgil Cordano Center Adapts During Pandemic
by Sister Margaret Louise Brown, DC | October 10, 2020 | News | 1 Comment
The Fr. Virgil Cordano Center’s (FVCC) purpose is to provide a quiet, respectful, and safe environment for those without housing to experience a place of welcome and support.
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Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 15, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A video showing how the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marin County, California has adapted to serve their neighbors in need despite the many challenges of COVID-19.
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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People
by Juan Carlos López López | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We have awakened and reinforced feelings of unity, prudence, commitment and love for others. We have also had feelings of sadness caused by the reports of so many infections and deaths.
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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic
by A married couple | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Today’s World Day Against Human Trafficking Focuses On First Responders
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
First respondents are key in identifying victims of human trafficking.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!
by A member of the Congregation of the Mission | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Today, more than ever, we need people who, following the example of Sister Marguerite Naseau, the first Daughter of Charity, are willing to serve the poor and the sick with the boldness and courage of this simple, country woman.
Helping During the Time of the Pandemic: Making Masks and Medical Clothing (Panama)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 27, 2020 | News
As a result of the pandemic and aware of the shortage of masks, the idea of making cloth masks was born.
Ladies of Charity of Knoxville: Keeping the needy fed during the pandemic
by .famvin | Jul 25, 2020 | News
The emergency assistance program of the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville was featured in an article on the East Tennessee Catholic website.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!
by A young lay Vincentian from the United States | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?
AIC-Argentina Tackles the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 21, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The AIC volunteers in Bahía Blanca, Argentina are offering a range of services to disadvantaged people in their local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ghana’s Street Persons Targeted by Daughters of Charity for Pandemic Education
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 19, 2020 | News
The Daughters of Charity in Ghana believe it is paramount to protect the population of persons living on the street, mainly women and children, who struggle in congested conditions.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #3: The Importance of Friends
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I pray and ask the Almighty Father to help so many homeless poor people and to help people who are living in inadequate housing conditions … to help all these people find friends who welcome them and strengthen them.
“Normal”? Can Mice Teach Us Something?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.