01/01/2023
Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Let's welcome 2023 with new HOPE and LOVE.
“YOU ARE THE GIFT OF LOVE”
Dear Brothers, as Vincentians, it is our duty to spread the love of Christ to those in need through the services and deeds we perform. LOVE is the key that unlocks the gates of happiness. Let’s thus begin this New Year by giving each other the greatest GIFT there is: the GIFT of unwavering LOVE and acceptance. It looks not with eyes, but with a kind heart.
We see God’s LOVE for us in sacrificing His only son as the greatest GIFT of all times.
St. Paul reminds us in Corinthians 13:4 that LOVE is kind, LOVE is patient, LOVE is not envious, boastful, arrogant, or rude, and LOVE rejoices in the truth.
We can give without loving, but we can never LOVE without giving. Let’s explore our dreams and our passions, and share them with the less fortunate. Most importantly, let’s do it in person, since we are the GIFT OF LOVE to those in need.
LOVE is always bestowed as a free GIFT, willingly and without expectation. It involves in unselfish service to others. Our Vincentian life would be significant, unwavering, untiring, and useful in the journey forward in life, if we are able to do a good deed for others every day in this new year.
Although we can love without giving, we can never give without LOVE. LOVE is always given as an undeserved, free gift, voluntarily, and without conditions. It entails selfless assistance to others.
With the Gift of LOVE, I wish you everyone and your families a joyful new year.
“YOU ARE THE GIFT OF LOVE”
Wish all of you and your family a wonderful new year ahead with the Gift of LOVE.
S. Jude Mangalraj
President - SSVP- NCI.