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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Family that Prays Together…
by John Freund, CM | September 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Stop Talking and Start Doing”
by Elizabeth Astridge | September 9, 2016 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam
by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC | September 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
We are All Called to Sainthood
by Lynn L'Heureux | September 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 2 Comments
St. Vincent De Paul USA Annual Midyear Meeting
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 1, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“Servant leadership is alive in our Councils.” – Sheila Gilbert, SVdP National President Last week, March 22-25,...
SSVP Celebrates 170th Anniversary in Canada
by Theo van Besow | Mar 28, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus reminded us that “the poor will always be among us” [Deuteronomy 15:11]. Frederic Ozanam formed the Conference...
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person…
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 12, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person – Here I am to Worship – Let’s Fast Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer Tuesday May 13, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: I pray everyone in your family is well and feeling the love of belonging to Christ. Listen! Jesus is calling your...
Outfitting children for school
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
Build it … Open Our Eyes
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 6, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Build it - Bread and Wine - Sensitive God – Open Our Eyes Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – May 6, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: In reading stories of our 2 new Saints, I just feel we have to lighten up. We need to pray more to the saints for...
A “home visit” – getting to know you
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Larry Huber writes... "I spent 17 years as a Probation Officer in western PA (although only two of that was in field work). I never knew who would appear on the other side of the door when I would walk up and rap or ring the door bell. Now, just before I knock on the...
Vinnies “CEO Sleepout”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It's the time of year again when Australian CEO's of businesses large and small sleep out in the winter cold not only to raise funds, but raise awareness of homelessness. Since 2006 the event has raised over $13 million of important funds for Vinnies Homeless...
He is in the Darkness – Christ is Risen!
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(Apologies for the late posting of Lynn's weekly post. Ed.) Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 22, 2014 He is in the Darkness – Christ is Risen! – The Ultimate Gift - Bring it to the Cross. Dear Vincentian Family: Easter blessings to you and all you...
New SVDP International VP for Youth
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
From an interview on the international site of the SVDP... According to you, what are the main objectives of the Youth Commission? A - Attract more young men to see Jesus in our Vincentian Apostolate; R - To help our young members Rediscover their faith, rediscover...
Ozanam’s tactical vision and a consumerist society
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2014 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The counter-cultural, action-proven spirituality of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from Famvin: the Worldwide Vincentian Family On the occasion of the April 23 anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, VinFormation offers this...
A creative relay – Vincentian Love crosses Canada
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Journey Home – A story of Vincentian Love across Canada Let us put our Faith into Acton (National Theme SSVP Canada for 2013-2014) (Lynn L’Heureux Calgary) “I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of Charity” (Blessed Frederic Ozanam) In February...