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by Beth | Sep 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“[SOLIDARITY] IT IS A FIRM AND PERSEVERING DETERMINATION TO COMMIT ONESELF TO THE COMMON GOOD; THAT IS TO SAY TO THE GOOD OF ALL AND OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, BECAUSE WE ARE ALL REALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL.” – POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II The French origins of Blessed...
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by Beth | Sep 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Our century has forgotten to such an extent the Christian language of our parents that it is difficult to speak without involuntarily flattering the passions of bad citizens, and without hurting the timidity of honest people. When we are moved by the advances of...
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by Beth | Sep 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In my 80’s I am just a few years younger than “Catechetical Sunday.” Although only recently established by Pope Francis, its roots go back to 1935. In all those years, I never dreamed of connecting Catechetical Sunday with the lyrics of the Broadway musical...
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by Beth | Sep 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The Association of U.S. Catholic Priests had its annual gathering June 24-27 in Lexington, Kentucky. Approximately 200 priests and laywomen and men participated. Our theme this year was Eucharist, Sacrament of Encounter. We wanted to complement the theme of the...
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by Beth | Sep 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep. We then ask “Do you remember the moment when you heard about 9/11?” But how many think of 9/14?...
Westminster Abbey began as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
On this Feast Day we encourage you to start or continue reading St. Vincent's correspondence often, to be spiritually fed and supported by his guidance.
The “Educa Já” Project, an ongoing initiative by SSVP Brazil in São Paulo/SP, reaffirms the importance of education in human development and social inclusion.
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams.
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, November 14-17, will be a space to listen to the diverse voices within the Family, including ordained, married and single lay people, and all those committed to the Vincentian charism.