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Vincent and a theology of liberation

Vincent deeply believed Jesus (Mt. 25) and James (James 2:14-17). The following quotes are from an article on "Vincent and Liberation" "The liberating activity of Vincent has two aspects: [1] evangelization or the proclamation of the Good News, which consists of...

Jesuit Pope and a Vincentian Saint

"When You Meet the Needy, Your Heart Grows Bigger" St. Vincent de Paul did not say this.... But it sure sounds like something Vincent believed and lived! This the message the Pope sent back home via YouTube as his way of joining in a major feast in his native country....

Praying from the heart

Lynn L'Heureux's reflections this week might be summed up as praying from the heart... Book of Love – Faith of the Heart – Internal Flame – Mary Glory and Grace Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family and friends:  You are in...

Elizabeth’s Birthday – Prayer service

Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC has prepared a prayer service for the August 28 anniversary of Elizabeth Ann Seton's birth. 8-28-13 prayer for EAS birthday (Word doc) PRAYER FOR THE BIRTHDAY OF ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON – August 28 CALL TO PRAYER:  Today we mark the birthday of...

Vincent speaking the truth to power

By preference Vincent de Paul devoted himself to the service of the poor. Nevertheless circumstances frequently introduced him into the world of the aristocracy. In an article on Historical perspective on Vincent as Advocate and councilor to Royalty Fr. Richard J....

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