Advent Reflection for the Vincentian Family by Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., former Superior General.

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Advent Reflection for the Vincentian Family by Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., former Superior General.

On December 10 we celebrate the feast day of Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M., who became known as the “St. Vincent of Italy”.

The feast day of Blessed Marcantionio Durando, C.M. is December 10. He has three invitations to us as a Vincentian Family today.
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