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The value of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Saint Vincent de Paul

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the beating heart of the spirituality of Saint Vincent de Paul: a light that transforms service to the poor into the announcement of a new life. In the figure of the risen Christ, we find the guide for every gesture of our mission, making charity a true paschal experience.

Spirituality

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Easter Triduum – The Vigil

The Easter Vigil is the mother of all Christian celebrations, the culmination of the Triduum in which light overcomes darkness and the Church proclaims the Resurrection of the Lord. In this chapter, Father Giorgio Bontempi C.M. traces the history, structure and symbolic richness of the Vigil, from its origins in the early Church to the contemporary liturgical reform.

Spirituality

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Easter Triduum – Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day of great silence, suspended between the death and resurrection of Christ. In this chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. guides us to rediscover the liturgical and spiritual significance of this day, an intense preparation for the glory of Easter.

Formation, Spirituality

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Vincentian Family in Catania: an intense and varied mosaic

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, on Sunday 12th May, Father Tomaž Mavrič Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission visited the Vincentian Family of Catania.

May 14, 2024

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The value of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Saint Vincent de Paul

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the beating heart of the spirituality of Saint Vincent de Paul: a light that transforms service to the poor into the announcement of a new life. In the figure of the risen Christ, we find the guide for every gesture of our mission, making charity a true paschal experience.

Spirituality

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Easter Triduum – The Vigil

The Easter Vigil is the mother of all Christian celebrations, the culmination of the Triduum in which light overcomes darkness and the Church proclaims the Resurrection of the Lord. In this chapter, Father Giorgio Bontempi C.M. traces the history, structure and symbolic richness of the Vigil, from its origins in the early Church to the contemporary liturgical reform.

Spirituality

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Easter Triduum – Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day of great silence, suspended between the death and resurrection of Christ. In this chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. guides us to rediscover the liturgical and spiritual significance of this day, an intense preparation for the glory of Easter.

Formation, Spirituality

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Lenten Letter 2025

On the Lenten journey, Fr Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invites us to reflect on resilience and inner transformation through the inspiring experience of the Andes survivors. As St Vincent de Paul cultivated the five Vincentian virtues – simplicity, humility, meekness, mortification and apostolic zeal – we too are called to make our spiritual garden bloom, transforming trials into opportunities for growth. A profound message that guides us towards Easter with renewed faith and Vincentian spirit.

Superior General

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JESUS LIVES IN US! JESUS PRAYS IN US! JESUS PRAYS WITH US!

Advent is a time of waiting and preparation, but also an opportunity to rediscover the depth of prayer. In his moving letter for the first Sunday of Advent, Superior General Tomaž Mavrič, CM guides us through the theme of unceasing prayer, inspired by the spiritual pilgrimage narrated in Stories of a Russian Pilgrim. Discover how this inner journey can transform our hearts, leading us to live a deeper and more authentic faith. Prayer and Advent: a journey towards inner peace and communion with God.

Superior General

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It is time to strengthen the mission! Missionary call from the Superior General!

In last year’s Mission Appeal Letter, I wrote: “It is my ardent desire that this year, 2023, and the years to come, we will be able without the slightest hesitation to continue volunteering for the missions ad Gentes, and so keep donating to the Church…

Superior General

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Towards the beatification of Janez Strašek, CM: Acts delivered in Rome

The Acts of the diocesan phase for the beatification of Janez Strašek, CM, Vincentian missionary and martyr of charity, were delivered in Rome. Work now begins on the “Positio”, a decisive step towards the recognition of his holiness. Join the Vincentian Family in prayer for the success of the cause.

Beati Venerabili e Servitori di Dio, Postulazione, Saints and Blesseds

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The diocesan process for the beatification of the Servant of God Janez Ivan Strašek, C.M., has been concluded in Zagreb.

The diocesan process for the beatification of the Servant of God Janez Strašek, C.M. was concluded in Zagreb. The final session saw the moving participation of the Vincentian Family, gathered to pay homage to this witness of charity and fidelity to the Gospel. Let us now join in prayer asking that, through the intercession of Janez Strašek, we may grow in holiness and service to the poor.

Beati Venerabili e Servitori di Dio, Postulazione, Saints and Blesseds

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Who is Ján Havlik?

On 12 February, the Church commemorates Blessed Ján Havlik, a young Slovak Vincentian who bore witness to the faith to the point of heroism. Born in 1928, he was persecuted by the communist regime for his religious vocation, suffering torture, imprisonment and forced labour. His life, marked by suffering and unconditional love for Christ, ended prematurely in 1965, leaving a legacy of courage and holiness. Discover the story of this witness to the faith, an example of spiritual resistance and evangelical fidelity.

Saints and Blesseds

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Nuntia – March 2025

There is one word that runs through the pages of this issue of NUNTIA like a golden thread: hope. Not a naive or abstract hope, but one born in the flesh of history, in the challenges of the mission, in the joy of serving ‘to the end’.

Nuntia

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Nuntia January/February 2025

Nuntia January/February is online! An issue full of news. If you want to collaborate to promote the Vincentian charism, write to us!

Nuntia

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Nuntia November/December 2024

November/December’s Nuntia is online! An issue full of news. If you want to collaborate to promote the Vincentian charism, write to us!

Nuntia

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LET’S FLIP THE NARRATIVE

Discover how to reverse the migration narrative by valuing the positive contributions of migrants. Join the Vincentian Family in promoting respect, truth and justice. Read the article and change perspective!

Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family

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Vincentian Pilgrimage 2025!

Participate in a unique experience from 1 to 14 June 2025: the Pilgrimage to the Essential Vincentian Places is much more than a simple journey. It is a spiritual and cultural journey to discover the roots of the Vincentian Family and the work of St. Vincent de Paul.

Congregation of the Mission

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Stamp and philatelic cancellation for the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission

Apply for the commemorative stamp for the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission! Take the opportunity to have a unique memento of this year of grace!

Congregation of the Mission

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Jubilee, Youth, Vincentians – Pilgrims of hope and missionaries of beauty

The Vincentian Youth Jubilee is a special occasion of spiritual renewal, in which young people are called to be pilgrims of hope and witnesses of charity. In this time of grace, the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul invites them to live the Jubilee not only as a pilgrimage, but as a concrete commitment to the poorest and the forgotten. Discover how young people can transform the world with their faith, creativity and desire for justice, embodying God’s dream for a more fraternal and supportive humanity.

Vocational culture

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10 Reasons Why a Young Person Should Join the Congregation of the Mission as a Vincentian Missionary

Here are ten reasons why a young person today would benefit from joining the Congregation of the Mission and a prayer to ask God for discernment through the intercession of St. Vincent de Paul!

Vocational culture

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Virtual meeting for vocations pastoral ministry

Virtual meeting of the Brothers of the Mission Congregation organised by the International Commission for Vocations Promotion

Vocational culture

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Mission in St. Montfort Serawai Parish – Sintang, West Kalimantan

The mission in the parish of St. Montfort Serawai, located in Sintang district, West Kalimantan, and cared for by the fathers of the Congregation of the Mission, tells of missionaries who, driven by their evangelical commitment, work not only for the spread of the Catholic faith, but also for the socio-cultural development of the population.

September 16, 2024

International Missions

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Mission in St. Montfort Serawai Parish – Sintang, West Kalimantan

International Missions, News

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In sardinia ‘long-term missions’ in the diocese of tempio-ampurias (2000 – 2018)

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The Congregation of the Mission in L’Osservatore Romano

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of its foundation, the official newspaper of the Holy See, L’Osservatore Romano, features a special dossier on our history and mission.

Jubilee

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“Hands for prayer” – The prayer of the poor rises up to God

In 2017, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of the Poor, intending it to be the whole Church’s response to the poor…

Jubilee, Spirituality

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LET’S FLIP THE NARRATIVE

Discover how to reverse the migration narrative by valuing the positive contributions of migrants. Join the Vincentian Family in promoting respect, truth and justice. Read the article and change perspective!

Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family

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Let us celebrate together 25 January: 400 years of Vincentian mission!

An exciting video to celebrate our Little Company’s foundation day in the best possible way!

Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family

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Letter of Pope Francis to Fr. Tomaž Mavrič Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission

An Extraordinary Letter of Pope Francis for the Congregation of the Mission The Holy Father has written to our Superior General, Tomaž Mavrič, a letter addressed to the Congregation of the Mission, on the occasion of the fourth centenary of its foundation. This exceptional event underlines the central role of the Vincentian Family in the Church and in the mission of service to the poor. Read and share this profound and inspiring message, a call to fidelity to the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and the mission of taking the Gospel to the peripheries of the world.

Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family

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Easter Triduum – Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day of great silence, suspended between the death and resurrection of Christ. In this chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. guides us to rediscover the liturgical and spiritual significance of this day, an intense preparation for the glory of Easter.

Formation, Spirituality

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Easter Triduum – Good Friday

Good Friday is the day on which the Church commemorates the Passion and death of Christ on the cross. In this chapter, Father Giorgio Bontempi C.M. takes us through the historical and liturgical evolution of this celebration, revealing its theological and spiritual depth. A unique opportunity to meditate on the mystery of salvation and the boundless love of the Crucified One.

Formation, Spirituality

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Easter Triduum – Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday solemnly opens the Easter Triduum, celebrating the institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood and the prophetic gesture of the washing of feet. In this chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. traces the origin and liturgical significance of this day, revealing its deep connection with charity and fraternal communion.

Formation, Spirituality

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