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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...
Looking for Vincentian Spirituality Retreat?
Members of the Vincentian Family, Affiliates, and lay collaborators in Vincentian ministries will be offered 4 days of spiritual conferences, prayer opportunities, and silent reflection times in a lovely rural setting. VINCENTIAN SPIRITUALITY RETREAT September 26-29,...
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...
Vincentian Family Philippine Assistance
With 80% of Manila submerged Vincentian-spirited Adamson University is organizing aid even as it struggles with its own needs. Pam Mantuhac writes in her Facebook wall.. Adamson U Charity Hub Relief Operations 2- Even while the Integrated Community Extension...
Egyptian mobs attacking Christian churches
Christians have come under fire from Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood since violent clashes between supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsi and the army broke out. Islamists largely accuse the Christian population in Egypt of backing the coup that removed Morsi as...
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....
Report on SVDP Philippine planning
The second term of Mayleen Bernardino, familiarly known as PMay, as SSVP National President officially started July 1, 2013 and will end June 30, 2016. To ensure that the Society‘s leaders are of one mind and one spirit, she called for a National Strategic Planning...
Vincent, Pope Francis, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “I Am A Rock”
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), August 25, 2013 – Is 66, 18-21; Heb 12, 5-7. 11-13; Lk 13, 22-30 If we persevere, we shall also reign with him (2 Tim 2, 12) Jesus is not like those negligent pastors who fail to strengthen the weak parishioners by not telling...
