VinSights
Vincentian Insights from the Province
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Fr. Michael Carroll, CM
Everyday Legal Issues
Homeless People Face
Every day, the homeless worry about the law. Being without a home is not in itself illegal, but the routines and behavior that go with it often are. Read the post HERE.
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Fr. John Freund, CM
Trinity – Puzzle or a Journey into Community
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved, to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life. Read or listen to the post HERE.
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Fr. Pat Griffin, CM
A Vincentian View:
The Life Within
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life. Read the post HERE.
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Fr. Tom McKenna, CM
The Body and Blood of Christ
(Exodus 24:3-8; Mk 14:22-26)
There are actions that in their very enactment communicate more depth and meaning than the words that surround them. Read the post HERE.
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Eastern Province Ordination 2021 |
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On Saturday, May 29, the Vincentians of the Eastern Province celebrated the ordination to the priesthood for Fr. Erik Sanchez, CM, and ordination to the transitional diaconate for Deacon Walner Diaz, CM. Read more and see photos HERE. Watch the entire ordination HERE.
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Eastern Province Vincentians Celebrate a Jubilee in 2021 |
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Summer Novena 2021
The Heart of St. Joseph
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For nine consecutive Mondays beginning June 7 through August 2, The Miraculous Medal Shrine continues the Church’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
Nine Mondays from June 7 to August 2
Click HERE for Mass schedule
Livestream 12:05 p.m. (click HERE for website livestream
or to follow on Facebook click HERE)
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The Complete Works of Frédéric
Ozanam Have Been Published in Spanish
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The first volume of the Complete Works of Frédéric Ozanam has been published in Spain. Copies can be requested from the National Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Spain at: ssvp@ssvp.es. Read more HERE.
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From the Vincentian Representative at the U.N. |
Jim Claffey writes about the the UN's Sustainable Development Goals #9 and #10 in his ongoing series.
To read the post in English, click HERE.
To read the post in Spanish, click HERE.
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Inspired by Vincentian Mission, New Dax Program Aims to House Homeless Students |
The University recently announced the establishment of Depaul USA’s Dax Program at St. John’s, a bold initiative that provides low-cost housing for some of the most vulnerable students—those experiencing housing insecurity. Learn more about it HERE.
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Niagara University Graduating Seniors Clean Up South End of Niagara Falls |
As one of their final activities as Niagara University students, more than 20 graduating seniors spent a few hours picking up debris, cleaning gardens, raking, and mowing several sections of the South End of Niagara Falls on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Read more HERE.
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Vocations Vlog
Fr. Luis Romero, CM
Fr. Luis Romero, CM, Vocations Director for the Vincentians of the Eastern Province answers the questions: “How do you make Jesus known to others?” And, “What does it mean to be a Vincentian?” Watch the short video HERE to find out Fr. Romero’s perspective on these important topics.
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100th Anniversary of Men on a Chinese Mission
In 1921, nine Vincentians risked their lives to spread the Catholic faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother in China.
Fr. Timothy Lyons, CM, discovered a treasure trove of antiquities that told the story of the nine brave men who sacrificed their lives in China. Read about their struggles and listen to nine homilies on the topic 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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This month, we talk with Fr. Harry Arnone, CM, who serves in Emmitsburg, Maryland. We thought we’d ask Fr. Arnone, CM, a few questions.
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Fr. Rooney's most popular Vincentian Minute video from the past month is titled,
A Vincentian Minute - A Vincentian Worships at Easter 7
To watch the short video, click the image above or click HERE.
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Daughters of Charity Quoted about Migrant Shelter at Border
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"[Migrants] arrive here with their feet all beat up," said Sr. Pascuala Medina Chávez, one of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent of Paul running the diocesan shelter in Palenque, some 45 miles from Tenosique.
They also arrive "without any money," she said. "At each checkpoint, with every taxi or van, they have to pay to pass through."
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Mother Teresa Spoke at Niagara University, a Vincentian Institution
On May 30, 1982, the “saint of the gutters” was granted an honorary doctorate before providing the commencement address to the Niagara University graduating class. You can read and watch her commencement address HERE.
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Play "Places in Vincentian History" Jeopardy
Test your knowledge through this interactive Jeopardy quiz in individual or team play.
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BY Lucille Clifton
sorrow song
for the eyes of the children,
the last to melt,
the last to vaporize,
for the lingering
eyes of the children, staring,
the eyes of the children of
buchenwald,
of vietnam and johannesburg,
for the eyes of the children
of nagasaki,
for the eyes of the children
of middle passage,
for cherokee eyes, ethiopian eyes,
russian eyes, american eyes,
for all that remains of the children,
their eyes,
staring at us, amazed to see
the extraordinary evil in
ordinary men.
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Lucille Clifton was an American poet, writer, and educator from Buffalo, New York.
From 1979 to 1985 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. Clifton was a finalist twice for the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
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Comic by Fr. Al Pehrsson, CM |
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