by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 31, 2016 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Social, Social Media
Why might a Vincentian be tweeting (or using Instagram or Flickr, for that matter)? Images of poor people as victims, rather than agents of change, and pornographic images dominate the internet. Vincentians can join in a movement to do something about that. Just like:...
by Ross Dizon | May 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Human misery leaves Jesus troubled, and he seeks that other people’s miseries leave us likewise troubled. The disciples and a large crowd accompany Jesus to Nain. A large crowd from Nain is with a widow at her only son’s funeral procession. The stage is set for a...
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 31, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Invisible threads weave the rich tapestry of SSVP. Different people from different places are connected by invisible threads in a world-wide network of charity. Click the video below and enjoy a short animated film produced by the international General Council of SVP,...
by Javier F. Chento | May 30, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Reflections
On our real life conditions. Our standard of living, in general, does not come close to that of the real poor in our society. Many who are near us have no fixed jobs and have to hold on to anything to survive… In many cases, our standard of living is also far...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Listen to Your Heart – Apostles’ Creed Today – Vincentians Serving in Faith – Called to Serve in Joy Listen to Your Heart – When you listen to your heart chances are God has a message for you. Talking to God, answers are in your heart. Lord, open...
