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Servants of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"Mon Dieu! What a lovely title and what a beautiful designation! What have you done for God to deserve it? Servants of the Poor is the same as saying Servants of Jesus Christ, since He regards what is done to them as done to himself, for they are His members. And what...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Travels of Frederic
The first time Frederic Ozanam ever traveled on his own, from Lyon to Paris, was November 2, 1831; he was about to start his studies at the Faculty of Law. He departed in a horse-drawn stagecoach to cover the 292 miles. It took three days and three nights to arrive in...
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent.
How What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
St. Vincent placed great importance on what he called “Repetition of Prayer.”
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 2
We are called to be compassionate to all.
Sister Paola N. at Synod 2023
We had the opportunity to interview Sister Paola N. at the end of the Synod work of the First Session of the Synod, October 4-29, 2023.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
Is Advent “Missing In Action?”
During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
Nearly 9 in 10 people in Ukraine do not have enough money to cover their living expenses, new report finds
Nearly 9 in 10 people in Ukraine do not have enough money to cover their living expenses, new report finds
Kherson Dam: Emergency Humanitarian Response Underway as Thousands Flee to Neighbouring City
As thousands flee to Odesa to avoid flooding, additional emergency accommodation and humanitarian aid is urgently being distributed by aid agency, Depaul Ukraine in the city.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul says NO to nuclear weapons
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Italy participated in the press conference held on June 1 at the Chamber of Deputies to say NO to nuclear weapons and together with other Catholic associations.signed the petition.
Mykolaiv 2023: Video Made by the Youth who Took Part in the Convoy
In the video made by young people who participated in the #STOPTHEWARNOW convoy to Ukraine, from March 30 to April 3, we see images of war and destruction, but also of hope, joy of life, help, brotherhood, friendship.
Delivery of food, water purifiers and generators to Ukraine
Mykolaiv: the water treatment plant built with funds from the Italian National Federation of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was inaugurated and work has begun on a second plant.
Terni, Italy: Inauguration of an informational panel (an artistic work) on peace: “Free to dream, free to grow”
On Saturday, March 4, in the Ciaurro de Terni Park ( Italy ), a peace information panel (an artistic work) created by Ukrainian children attending the center Emporio Bimbi emporium of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with children of other nationalities and Vincentian youth.
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Vincentian Family Statement on the Crisis in the Middle East
The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations is a coalition of representatives of religious, spiritual, and ethical non-governmental organizations who are dedicated to the pursuit of peace, understanding and mutual respect. The international Vincentian Family...
Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
