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Thanks and gratitude from the Superior of the Vincentian Family

Rome, October 5, 2011  Young Vincentians Dear Brothers and Sisters,   May grace and peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ fill our hearts now and forever!  I take this opportunity to address you, the Vincentian Family, with much gratitude for … Continue reading

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The Rhythm Of The Consecrated Life

Called, gathered and sent. These are the three characteristics that have in common all the consecrated persons who have shared yesterday their time with the youth. The Sports Palace of Madrid hosted the festival of  The Consecrated Life where religious men and women … Continue reading

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VOCATION, FORGIVENESS AND MUSIC IN THE PARK “EL RETIRO”

Music, a virtual visit to the Holy Family of Barcelona, spontaneous songs, lots of confessionals and naps on the ground… are just some of the scenes that happened yesterday in the park “El Retiro” of Madrid. To shelter from the … Continue reading

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WYD BEGINS WITH THE YOUTH CENTERED IN CHRIST

The World Youth Meeting begins. We have finished the Vincentian Meeting with our batteries recharged and now we are facing a new challenge: joining the million of pilgrims to share our faith. Throughout the next days, the religious activity inMadridwill … Continue reading

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AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE, A VINCENTIAN ROUTE

Throughout these daysMadridhas become the epicentre of catholic faith. The Spanish capital city has always been a political, social, recreational and cultural reference point. Gastronomic routes, tens of cultural centres, theatres and places worth visiting are well enough known. There … Continue reading

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HAPPINESS FORMULA

Madrid, August 15th 2011 The Vigil from last night shattered all kind of preconceptions. Who said the Church lives on empty rites? The one from last night was full of meaningful and unforgettable moments. Apart from the adoration of the … Continue reading

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A FAMILY AT THE SERVICE OF ITS TIME

Madrid, August 14th. Free. That’s how all Vincentian pilgrims woke up today after getting rid of their masks. We have celebrated this freedom around the Sunday Eucharist in which have taken part all the linguistic groups. This unity turned the … Continue reading

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DISCOVERING WHAT WE ARE

What is your mask? Nowadays we live trapped by masks and concealments. When finding them in his life, the Vincentian young faces a double challenge. On one hand, he has to get rid of his own mask and his hindrances. … Continue reading

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“TO BE RATHER THAN TO APPEAR”

Madrid, August 13th “To be rather than to appear”. This has been the motto used at the beginning of the Youth Vincentian Meeting, which has called together almost 1,500 members of the Vincentian family inMadrid. The starting signal took place … Continue reading

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The Vicentian Family fun

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