da Antonello Sacchi | Gen 12, 2020 | Famvin Roma Gennaio 2020, Homelessness Initiative, the 13 houses campaign
The first international meeting of the leadership of the various associations and institutions that today compose the Worldwide Vincentian Family (representing some two million men and women) has been initiated. The meeting, which will continue until Sunday, is being held in the Patristic Institute Augustinianum (Via Paolo VI, 25) and is intended to enable the participants to come to a more profound mutual understanding of the distinct branches of the Family and to lay a foundation for greater collaboration. Father Mavrič highlighted the fact that collaboration is not a new concept within the Family, rather it was the model that Vincent de Paul proposed at the very beginning. Throughout his life, the close collaboration between the members of the Confraternities of Charity, the Congregation of the Mission, the Daughters of Charity and the Ladies of Charity had a tremendous impact on the lives of the poor whom these groups served on a local, national and international level. The Vincentian Family (in terms of number of people involved in service and the amount of shared financial resources) is one of the largest non-governmental organizations in the world. We are composed of various charitable organizations, associations, religious congregations of women and men and we all share the same charism that has been bestowed on us by Vincent de Paul. Our branches provide assistance and charity in many different forms. Everything is done with humility and much care (as demanded by the Vincentian charism which is the basis for our activity). These great works of charity are present in the developed world as well as in developing countries but often these works are not known outside the Vincentian Family. Father Marvič then proposed five areas of work for the near future: formation and spirituality, education, health care, global initiatives of the Vincentian Family that respond to specific needs (for example, the call of Pope Francis in Laudato si and humanitarian activities that respond to some catastrophe).
Father Robert Maloney (the predecessor of Father Tomaž in the role of superior general of the Congregation of the Mission) stated that Pope Francis reminds us that we are heirs of those who have gone before us and who had the courage to dream. So I ask you who are gathered here today to have that courage to dream! Work in a collaborative manner with bold prudence, work in the manner of Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Frederic Ozanam and many other founders. These individuals made their dreams a reality.
There are many projects in progress and here we will mention a few: the 13 houses campaign. During its first year of activity, more than 3,200 have been chosen for this initiative in 28 countries and in the next few months, 24 more countries will be involved in this activity. More than 500 houses have been built by different branches of the family who work on behalf of those who are poor. The 13 houses campaign is an initiative of the FamVin Homeless Alliance. They began their work in November 2018 at the time of an international conference about homelessness in Rome. The objective of this initiative is to change the lives of 10,000 homeless people in the course of 3-5 years. This initiative takes its name from a 17th century initiative of Vincent de Paul who built 13 houses for children who had been abandoned in Paris. The campaign began with a single house in Little Rock, Arkansas [USA] and expanded into large projects on different continents. Some of these projects are focused on providing houses for the victims of natural disasters [as is the case in
Mexico]; other projects are designed for immigrants [New Zealand] or for people who are living in marginalized neighborhoods [India]. Not all the 13 houses projects involve the construction of houses … in Spain and Colombia, the Vincentians have organized sensitivity services in order to provide better care to those persons who are homeless. In Peru, support is being provided to the refugees who have traveled to this country from Venezuela. Some projects have received funding from the Solidarity Fund of the FamVin Alliance, but the majority of the projects have found their own proper funding and/or are supported by individual and institutional donors.
The Vincentian Family came into existence as the result of a twofold experience of Vincent de Paul (1617). In the village of Folleville, France, Vincent came to recognize the spiritual poverty of the country people and then in Châtillon Vincent confronted the material poverty of these people. Those two events marked the beginning of Vincent’s personal conversion which enabled him to respond to the urgent needs that he had discovered. Vincent’s focus was on the whole person and thus on every form of poverty: spiritual, emotional, physical, material. From this small mustard seed that was planted in 1617, the Vincentian Family has become a large tree composed of more than 160 branches (lay associations and congregations of religious life) with more than two million members in one hundred fifty countries. At the same time there are countless men and women who, even though they do not formally belong to some particular branch, are inspired by the example of Vincent de Paul and his service on behalf of those who are poor.
At the beginning of the fifth century of life, the Vincentian Family looks toward the future with the awareness of the necessary urgency of an ever closer synergy with all that came into existence from the “seed” that was planted by the founder.
On Saturday the participants will address the question: how do we move forward together … this session will include a panel discussion and there will be time to reflect on the potential of the internet and the challenge that this presents for the future. Sunday morning will be dedicated to gathering together suggestions and proposals as well as assigning specific tasks and responsibilities. Father Joseph Agostino will take care of thanking people and other commentaries. This historic event will conclude with the celebration of the Eucharist, presided by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM and animated by the music group, Gen Verde.
Interviews with participants
Interviews will be allowed during the work breaks. For further information, please contact Elena Grazini of the Vincentian Family Press Office, email: elena@elenagrazini.it – Cell. +39 338 190 24 36
Elena Grazini
Press Office
Vincentian Family
+39 338 190 24 36
elena@elenagrazini.it
Translated: Charles T. Plock, CM
Eastern Province, USA
da Antonello Sacchi | Gen 7, 2020 | Famvin Roma Gennaio 2020
From January 8th to the 12th, the leaders of 160 organizations and institutions of the Worldwide Vincentian Family, which represent more than two million men and women, will meet in Rome for the first time in their history.
Coming from all parts of the world, these representatives will gather together in the Patristic Institute Augustinianum in order to strengthen their relationships, to confront a series of concerns and to lay a foundation for greater collaboration.
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, stated: The meeting that we will have as a Vincentian Family during these days presents, in the first place, a challenge to us. A challenge because for the first time we have achieved or at least attempted to gather together all the representatives of the 160 branches of the Family that are spread throughout the world. At the present time we have the following numbers: 200 participants, 97 superiors general or representatives of some branch of the Vincentian Family … that is, congregations of consecrated life and lay associations. There are also a dozen representatives from works in which the members are engaged. We know that it will be most important to share our experiences with regard to the journey that we have undertaken and to address themes that are close to our hearts as part of this Vincentian Family. In light of our Homeless Initiative we also continue to reflect on the ways in which we can create a culture of vocations in those places where the mission represents a place of discernment. We also hope to share our reflections with regard to transmitting our charism and spirituality and at the same time to identify future paths that can help us to be a movement in the Church and to ensure that our charism responds to the concrete needs of the world in which we live. The basis of all of this work is prayer … prayer which is the heart that palpitates in all our activities. In reality, it is prayer alone that, as our Founder St. Vincent de Paul pointed out, enables us to recognize the face of Christ on the face of every poor person whom we meet.
The Vincentian Family came into existence as the result of a twofold experience of Vincent de Paul (1617). In the village of Folleville, France, Vincent came to recognize the spiritual poverty of the country people and then in Châtillon Vincent confronted the material poverty of these people. Those two events marked the beginning of Vincent’s personal conversion which enabled him to respond to the urgent needs that he had discovered. Vincent’s focus was on the whole person and thus on every form of poverty: spiritual, emotional, physical, material. From this small mustard seed that was planted in 1617, the Vincentian Family has become a large tree composed of more than 160 branches (lay associations and congregations of religious life) with more than two million members in one hundred fifty countries. At the same time there are countless men and women who, even though they do not formally belong to some particular branch, are inspired by the example of Vincent de Paul and his service on behalf of those who are poor.
At the beginning of the fifth century of life, the Vincentian Family looks toward the future with the awareness of the necessary urgency of an ever closer synergy with all that came into existence from the “seed” that was planted by the founder. The program, which will consist of four sessions, will begin with a papal audience. Then in the afternoon the participants will begin their formal work. The President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family (who is also the superior general of the Congregation of the Mission), Tomaž Mavric, CM, will open the meeting. He will be followed by Father Joseph Agostino, CM (International Coordinator of the International Vincentian Family Office) and by Father Rober Maloney, CM (former superior general of the Congregation) who will speak about the history of the Vincentian Family. The moderator of the gathering is Sister Mary McCormick, SCNY. On January 9-11 the participants will celebrate the Eucharist in the morning at the Holy Spirit Basilica followed by conferences and dialogues that are programed for the morning and afternoon sessions. Each day a different theme will be discussed (a detailed program is attached and includes the names of the presenters). The January 9th session will begin with an introduction about the mission of the Vincentian Family and the presentation of the Team of the International Office. Then there will be a discussion on the theme of communication in the Vincentian Family. There will also be a sharing on the experience of the Film Festival, Finding Vincent, which took place in 2018. The session will conclude with a presentation on the Homeless Initiative. On Friday there will be a discussion about the creation of a culture of vocations and about transmitting the charism. Saturday the participants will address the question: how do we move forward together … this session will include a panel discussion and there will be time to reflect on the potential of the internet and the challenge that this presents for the future. Sunday morning will be dedicated to gathering together suggestions and proposals as well as assigning specific tasks and responsibilities. Father Joseph Agostino will take care of thanking people and other commentaries. This historic event will conclude with the celebration of the Eucharist, presided by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM and animated by the music group, Gen Verde.
Accreditation Procedure
Journalists and media operators will be able to follow the opening session in the afternoon of January 8 by sending a request through the Holy See Press Office’s online accreditation system (press.vatican.va/accreditations), once the event is available on the calendar.
Interviews with participants
Interviews will be allowed during the work breaks. For further information, please contact Elena Grazini of the Vincentian Family Press Office, email: elena@elenagrazini.it – Cell. +39 338 190 24 36
Elena Grazini
Press Office
Vincentian Family
+39 338 190 24 36
elena@elenagrazini.it
Translated: Charles T. Plock, CM
Eastern Province, USA
da Antonello Sacchi | Dic 17, 2019 | Famvin Roma Gennaio 2020
This four-day program will begin on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 with a papal audience. The formal work sessions will begin that afternoon and will be directed by those who have served as reference points on the international level. Here we are speaking about Father Tomaž Mavric, CM (President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family and Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission); Father Joseph Agostino, CM (International Coordinator of the Office of the Vincentian Family); Father Robert Maloney, CM (Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission from 1992-2004; he will trace the history of the Family and offer a general overview). The Moderator of the meeting with will Sister Mary McCormick, SCNY.
Beginning at 08:30am there will be a Eucharistic
celebration in the Basilica of the Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit) in Sassia,
followed by morning and afternoon conferences as well as group work of the
participants.
Different themes will be presented every day as well
as the Vincentian reality and the activities that the members are engaged in
(the detailed program and speakers are attached).
We will begin on the 9th with an
introduction about the mission of the Vincentian Family and a presentation by
the Team from the International Office. Then, the topic of communication in the
Vincentian Family will be addressed. The participants will share the experience
of the Film Festival of the Vincentian Family, which took place last year and then
continue and end the day with a presentation on one of the main initiatives of
the family, namely, the FamVin Alliance on behalf of the homeless. On Friday
11th, there will be a discussion on the culture of vocations and the
transmission of the charism.
On Saturday we will explore
question of next steps: there will be panels and there will also be time for
reflection on the potential of the Internet and the challenge it represents for
the future. The morning of Sunday 12 will be dedicated to gathering together
the suggestions that arose from the “4 days” and to assign specific
tasks and responsibilities.
A final thanks and some concluding
observations will be offered by Father Joseph Agostino CM. The event will
conclude with the Eucharistic celebration, presided by Father Tomaz Mavrič CM and animated
by Gen Verde.
Elena Grazini
Press Office
Vincentian Family
+39 338 190 24
36
elena@elenagrazini.it
da Antonello Sacchi | Dic 17, 2019 | Famvin Roma Gennaio 2020
This
event, of historical importance for the Vincentian Family, will take place in
Rome, from January 8 to 12, 2020. For the first time, the Superiors and
Presidents of the more than 150 branches that make up the Vincentian Family
will come together and meet. Coming from all over the world, they will meet at
the Patrristic Institute Augustinianum, where they will discuss and, above all,
lay the foundations for a common path to follow together. The Vincentian Family was
born from two intense lived experiences of Saint Vincent de Paul in 1617, in
France: in the town of Folleville, the French priest discovered the spiritual
poverty of the rural population and in the city of Châtillon, he encountered
material poverty. Those two events marked the beginning of his personal
conversion.
As a
result, he began to respond to the urgent needs he had discovered. His approach
was to care for the person as a whole: spiritually, emotionally, physically,
and materially. Born from that small mustard seed in 1617, the Vincentian
Family has today become a large tree, made up of more than 150 branches (lay
associations and congregations of consecrated life) with about two million
members in more than 150 countries. The family is also composed of men and
women who, although they do not formally belong to a particular branch, are
inspired by Vicente de Paul’s example of service on behalf of the poor.
At
the beginning of the fifth century of their existence, the members of the
Vincentian Family look toward the future, aware of the urgent need for a closer
synergy with all those realities that flow from the seed that was planted by
the Founder.
This four-day program will begin on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 with a papal audience. The formal work sessions will begin that afternoon and will be directed by those who have served as reference points on the international level. Here we are speaking about Father Tomaž Mavric, CM (President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family and Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission); Father Joseph Agostino, CM (International Coordinator of the Office of the Vincentian Family); Father Robert Maloney, CM (Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission from 1992-2004; he will trace the history of the Family and offer a general overview). The Moderator of the meeting with will Sister Mary McCormick, SCNY.
Beginning at 08:30am there will be a Eucharistic
celebration in the Basilica of the Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit) in Sassia,
followed by morning and afternoon conferences as well as group work of the
participants.
Different themes will be presented every day as well as the Vincentian reality and the activities that the members are engaged in (the detailed program and speakers are attached).We will begin on the 9th with an introduction about the mission of the Vincentian Family and a presentation by the Team from the International Office. Then, the topic of communication in the Vincentian Family will be addressed. The participants will share the experience of the Film Festival of the Vincentian Family, which took place last year and then continue and end the day with a presentation on one of the main initiatives of the family, namely, the FamVin Alliance on behalf of the homeless. On Friday 11th, there will be a discussion on the culture of vocations and the transmission of the charism.
On Saturday we will explore question of next steps: there will be panels and there will also be time for reflection on the potential of the Internet and the challenge it represents for the future. The morning of Sunday 12 will be dedicated to gathering together the suggestions that arose from the “4 days” and to assign specific tasks and responsibilities.A final thanks and some concluding observations will be offered by Father Joseph Agostino CM. The event will conclude with the Eucharistic celebration, presided by Father Tomaz Mavrič CM and animated by Gen Verde.
Accreditation Procedure
Journalists and media operators will be able to follow
the opening session in the afternoon of January 8 by sending a request through
the Holy See Press Office’s online accreditation system (press.vatican.va/accreditations), once the event is available on the calendar.
Interviews with participants
Interviews will be allowed during the work breaks. For
further information, please contact Elena Grazini of the Vincentian Family
Press Office, email: elena@elenagrazini.it – Cell. +39 338 190
24 36
Elena Grazini
Press Office
Vincentian Family
+39 338 190 24
36
elena@elenagrazini.it
da Antonello Sacchi | Nov 28, 2019 | Famvin Roma Gennaio 2020
Come e quando è avvenuta la vostra fondazione?
L’articolo cinque delle nostre Costituzioni così recita:” La nostra Congregazione, nata da un’urgenza di carità …”. Il Teologo Federico Albert fece il suo ingresso parrocchiale come Vicario di Lanzo il 18 aprile 1852. Già Cappellano di Corte, fu incaricato dall’Arcivescovo a collaborare presso la Parrocchia di San Carlo in Torino, dove si prodigò nell’aiutare i poveri che abitavano nelle soffitte. Questa precedente esperienza pastorale lo rese subito molto sensibile ai bisogni dei suoi parrocchiani, in particolare dei più piccoli e più poveri. Si legge nella sua prima biografia che “quando il Vicario passava per il paese i bambini, lasciando di giocare, correvano a lui, ed egli non li respingeva mai,…”. E proprio per loro, affinché “fossero sin dai primi anni indirizzati al bene…”, nel 1858 fonda l’Asilo Infantile, affidandone la direzione alle Suore di Carità di Sant’Antida, anche denominate Suore Bige, già presenti presso l’ospedale Mauriziano di Lanzo. Dalla straordinaria sensibilità del Vicario Albert nell’avvertire i problemi e le necessità, nel 1859 nacque l’Orfanotrofio di Maria Immacolata, per accogliere le bambine orfane e pochi anni dopo nel 1866 l’Educandato femminile, per l’educazione delle giovani, sempre con la preziosa collaborazione delle Suore di sant’Antida, la cui Superiora suor Edvige, al secolo Maddalena Bussi, dimostrava di essere una persona intelligente e di buon spirito. Tutto perciò sembrava procedere per il meglio.Invece, proprio quando il Vicario Albert pensava di aver trovato una buona sistemazione per le sue opere caritative ormai avviate, ecco giungere le incomprensioni e le critiche. Queste critiche riguardavano l’operato di suor Edvige e delle altre suore presenti presso le suddette opere. Esse vennero divulgate, tanto che giunsero alle orecchie delle Superiore maggiori residenti a Vercelli, le quali intervennero e, senza tener conto della versione dei fatti inviata dal Vicario a difesa delle religiose, il 14 settembre 1868 decisero di ritirare definitivamente le suore dal servizio. Questa decisione colpiva Federico Albert proprio all’inizio dell’anno scolastico. Bisognava provvedere al personale insegnante e alla gestione di tutte le altre opere da lui fondate. Si diede da fare, interpellando i responsabili di alcune Congregazioni religiose per avere le Suore. Il Vicario Albert si recò anche dal can. Anglesio, il primo successore del Cottolengo, ma questi, invece di concedergli le suore, gli disse: ”Caro Vicario, scelga lei delle giovani che sembrino ben disposte, incominci a informarle del suo spirito e, con l’autorizzazione dei superiori, ne farà delle religiose di una Congregazione sua propria. Per quest’anno intanto cerchi di provvedere alle opere con personale secolare di sua fiducia”. Aggiungiamo qui per inciso una notizia, che risulterà significativa per gli avvenimenti che seguono. Suor Edvige, al secolo Maddalena Bussi, allontanata da Lanzo, non seppe superare la prova: era diventato per lei insopportabile il pensiero che non avrebbe mai più riacquistato la fiducia dei superiori e in quello stesso anno 1868 uscì dalla sua Congregazione. Trovandosi però in gravi difficoltà familiari ed economiche, decise di rivolgersi al Vicario Albert, il quale, pur se contrariato, vedendo la sua reale situazione di bisogno, non poté fare a meno di riceverla e di aiutarla. Si diede da fare e riuscì a trovare per lei ospitalità presso una famiglia di Lanzo come istitutrice. In seguito, quando egli dovette ricorrere a personale secolare per le sue istituzioni, affidò alla Bussi la gestione dell’Asilo Infantile. Tornando invece a Federico Albert; egli pregò intensamente e poi decise di seguire il consiglio del can. Anglesio. Incominciò ad individuare e a curare spiritualmente quelle giovani che potevano dare segni sicuri di vocazione alla vita religiosa. Iniziò anche la stesura di un Regolamento per la Congregazione, che presentò all’Arcivescovo di Torino Riccardi dei Conti di Netro il 19 marzo 1869, ottenendone l’approvazione. Diede alla nuova Associazione il titolo di “Suore Vincenzine di Maria Immacolata”.Il Vicario, con pensiero degno del suo cuore gentile e affettuoso, volle che le prime cinque religiose portassero i nomi di sua madre e delle sue quattro sorelle. Egli affidò la piccola comunità a suor Lucia, la più anziana, la quale portava il nome della sua mamma.
Un anno dopo, e precisamente il 3 novembre 1870, avveniva la seconda Vestizione di altre sei suore. Raggiunto il numero di undici, le suore, secondo il regolamento, procedettero all’elezione della superiora. All’unanimità venne eletta suor Maria Maddalena Bussi, apprezzata ed amata per le sue virtù, emerse ancora più evidenti dopo la prova attraversata.
Purtroppo il Vicario Albert morì prematuramente e tragicamente appena sette anni dopo la fondazione della sua Congregazione. In quella data del 30 settembre 1876 le suore erano circa una ventina e la sopravvivenza della piccola famiglia religiosa non fu priva di difficoltà. Si è però avverata la promessa del Padre Fondatore: “Se verrà conservato con ogni cura lo spirito dell’Istituto, tutto sempre andrà bene, anche a costo di un miracolo”. Il numero delle suore ha continuato ad essere modesto, ma la Congregazione è ancora viva oggi per festeggiare il 150° anno di fondazione. E la sua storia continua….
In cosa la vostra Congregazione riflette il carisma vincenziano?
Il carisma che il nostro Fondatore ci ha donato è quello donarci senza misura ai fratelli, soprattutto i più poveri. Esso abbraccia tute le opere di misericordia spirituale e corporale ed è animato da quello spirito di umiltà e di carità che il Fondatore ha trasmesso alle sue prime suore. Il nostro Fondatore era devoto di S. Vincenzo , tanto che ha inserito le sue massime tra le devozioni da osservare nelle prime Regole consegnate alle sue suore. Ha indicato la povertà come espressione del nostro fiducioso abbandono alla Provvidenza, secondo l’insegnamento di S. Vincenzo, come lui stesso l’ha vissuto.
Attese e aspettative per il carisma Vincenziano mentre ci avviciniamo all’incontro con i leaders della Famiglia Vincenziana in programma nel gennaio del 2020 a Roma
Ci sentiamo una piccolissima realtà nella grande famiglia Vincenziana, ma siamo contente di appartenere ad essa, anche se in molte circostanze possiamo essere presenti solo con la preghiera, a motivo del numero ridotto di suore e in maggioranza anziane e malate. Questa è la realtà nostra in Italia, mentre in Africa, e precisamente in Benin, le suore sono in aumento, anche se ancora poche. Ci auguriamo che in futuro possano essere loro più presenti per rappresentare la nostra Congregazione all’interno della Famiglia Vincenziana.
da Antonello Sacchi | Nov 28, 2019 | Famvin Roma Gennaio 2020
Come e quando è avvenuta la vostra fondazione?
Grazie e benvenuti nella nostra casa di via Palestro. E’ per me un vero piacere poter condividere con voi una riflessione sulla nostra famiglia religiosa e sulla Famiglia vincenziana. La congregazione religiosa di Jean-Léon Le Prévost, i religiosi di San Vincenzo de’ Paoli, sono nati a Parigi il 3 marzo 1845, davanti ai resti mortali di San Vincenzo de’ Paoli dove Le Prévost con Clément Myonnet e Maurice Maignen, davanti al vescovo monsignor Guillaume Angebault, si sono votati al servizio dei poveri.Noi siamo nati dalle conferenze di San Vincenzo de’ Paoli perché il nostro padre fondatore, Jean-Léon Le Prévost, fu membro della prima conferenza con Frédéric Ozanam e gli altri compagni. Il legame con san Vincenzo e Frédéric Ozanam è un legame forte, spirituale e storico. Noi religiosi di San Vincenzo de’ Paoli potremmo essere definiti dei “conferenzieri consacrati”.
In cosa la vostra congregazione riflette il carisma vincenziano?
Vista la grandezza spirituale e la forza apostolica di San Vincenzo de’ Paoli, si potrebbe dire che noi siamo piccola cosa riflessa di ciò che è stato san Vincenzo ma al di là dei nostri limiti noi abbiamo questa convinzione profonda, che il santo ha avuto, cioè che dobbiamo amare Dio e farlo amare e conoscere ai poveri. Questo facciamo nel mondo, in Burkina Faso, in Canada, in Francia, in Brasile, in Costa d’Avorio, in Congo, in differenti modalità: fra i giovani, i poveri, le famiglie, e poi anche nelle situazioni di precarietà che possono oggi presentarsi dinanzi secondo i bisogni del momento o del luogo dove ci troviamo. In sintesi noi cerchiamo di incarnare San Vincenzo de’ Paoli oggi amando Dio e facendolo amare come servitori dei poveri.
Gennaio 2020 dove la famiglia vincenziana raccoglie tutte le realtà che le sono vicine: quali sono le aspettative della vostra Congregazione?
Io penso che la sua intervista come il prossimo incontro di gennaio 2020 dimostrino bene che c’è una realtà che è soggiacente: il fatto che siamo parte di una stessa famiglia. Noi siamo tutti figlie e figli di San Vincenzo de’ Paoli e questa realtà è quella che andremo a vivere. Per me sarà un gran giorno e colgo l’occasione per salutare tutte le organizzatrici e tutti gli organizzatori e tutti coloro che stanno operando per la buona riuscita dell’incontro. Io penso che tutto parta da questa realtà, che noi possiamo consolidare i legami di fraternità e che oggi noi al nostro mondo, con le sue ricchezze e la sua magnificenza ma con al tempo stesso le sue povertà e i suoi limiti, possiamo donare il valore che San Vincenzo ha incarnato: l’amore per Dio e per il prossimo. Questo è un carisma eterno perché l’amore sopravviverà a tutto. Grazie quindi e credo che noi avremo modo di operare per arrivare ad una grande coesione nella famiglia vincenziana e nella ricerca di comuni obiettivi.
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