So Said Saint Vincent
"God allows us to give rise to the practice of two beautiful virtues: perseverance, which leads us to attain the goal, and constancy, which helps us to overcome difficulties."
— St. Vincent de Paul
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VinSights
Vincentian Insights from the Province
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Fr. John Freund, CM
Should You Rethink How You Think?
People are again asking “what is truth” but… believe only their version of the truth. Often, this comes to head even in the intimacy of our families. Does even God want you to change your mind? You bet!
Read Fr. Freund's reflection HERE.
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Fr. Tom McKenna, CM
God Up Close (Mt. 11:2-11)
Something that most every believer struggles with is the felt nearness of God: How close up do I sense the Divine presence? Put another way: What kinds of things convey to me that the Lord is near? Read Fr. McKenna's reflection HERE.
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Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM
A Vincentian View:
A Vincentian Crèche
Fr. Griffin reflects on the scene of Jesus Christ's birthplace. Are Mary and Joseph the only ones present in this stable? Read HERE.
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Special VinSight
Reasons to Love Pope Francis
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Educating the Public about Human Trafficking |
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Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC, knows about working to end human suffering. As a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Sr. Loisel, along with Sr. Mary Catherine Warehime, DC, want to educate the public about the scope of human trafficking, and communicate how each person can work to combat this extreme violation of human rights.
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Update from Aid Agency Depaul Ukraine
Many Ukrainians are Tired and Traumatized, but all are bravely getting on with their lives.
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Russia’s war on Ukraine has brought so much pain and suffering. Odesa – a beautiful city, a mini-Paris – is a tourist town nearing the end of the season. Yet the conversations among the townspeople look serious with no joy on their faces, and a palpable tension in the air. Read the update on the Ukraine crisis here.
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A Missionary Christmas Story
for Advent Reflection
Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, a Vincentian missionary in Panama writes: “…I would like to begin the Advent Reflection with a story from my past history as a missionary. Reflection on this story has helped me to fully grasp the understanding of Advent as the great mystery that leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas.”
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Meet Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM
A monthly series in Vincentian Voices where we ask five random questions to an Eastern Province Priest or Brother. This month, we talk with Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM, who serves as President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. We thought we’d ask Fr. Holtschneider a few questions. HERE.
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Annual Vincentian Convocation Celebrates Lives and Legacies of Healers
“The Convocation offers the University community an opportunity to reflect upon the virtues and actions of our Vincentian family as they are captured in the lives of good people and organizations,” offered
Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM. Read the article in full HERE.
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Expected to generate four megawatts at peak solar capacity, the solar array is a major step forward in the university’s commitment to environmental stewardship. “Pope Francis has implored each one of us to be better citizens of this planet and stewards of the environment," said Fr. James Maher, CM, president of Niagara University. Read the article on this impactful Vincentian commitment HERE.
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SUPPORT the Work of the Vincentians
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The Vincentian Priests and Brothers of the Eastern Province serve those on the margins in areas often forgotten by the world. This includes pastoring the poorest of parishes, prison ministry, addiction recovery, immigrant and migrant services, and much more.
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Fr. Rooney's most popular Vincentian Minute video from the past month is titled,
Windows on Saint Vincent's Vision - Intro
Fr. Rooney explores Jack Melito, CM's inquiries into the experiences
that shaped Vincent de Paul's life.
To watch the short video, click the image above or click here.
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The Miraculous Medal Shrine Crypt
Vincentians of the Eastern Province, who are placed in
The Miraculous Medal Shrine’s Crypt, impart a spiritual connection to visitors.
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If you sit quietly, you can almost hear their hushed tones or feel their priestly presence. Their aura is palpable as they lay to rest once again as confreres. Open to the public, the crypt is more than an entombment of Vincentians. Read the article here.
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Human Trafficking
By Lulamile Satyo
It is becoming a norm
During this era of ours
We never heard of it
Neither did we experience it.
Today it’s common.
Angels of doom.
People are not sale
They are only humans
They are God’s creatures
Created in God’s image.
People of the night
Don’t play with fire
You’ll be caught one day
To suffer in hell
Please be warned.
Children and women
Are the most vulnerable
In this filthy habit
May we all stand up to fight this evil act.
Source: https://pickmeuppoetry.org/human-trafficking-by-lulamile-satyo/
Photo by NEOSiAM
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Comic by Fr. Al Pehrsson, CM
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