Formation
A Vincentian View: “Caring for the Little Ones”
In the Gospels, Jesus mentions the “little ones” on several occasions. He says that they need to be treated with respect (Mt 18:10).
Changing Our Clocks
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Contemplation: A Boundless Reserve
The rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul discourages hoarding money, emphasizing that funds should be used generously for current needs without budgeting for the future, trusting in Providence to provide as needed. More important than financial aid, however, is offering companionship, empathy, and love to those in need, as true charity is not limited by material resources.
Living and Serving in Hope
This short essay is inspired by the theme for the 2024 Annual National Formation (ANF) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada, “Serving in Hope.”
No One Succors the Poor Better than the Poor Themselves • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Citizens of every condition, You, to whom the rigor of the times has taken away you the superfluous, you, who lack what is necessary, can do more than others, because of the evils you know. All who have the experience of public charity know that no one succours the...
Frederic Ozanam’s Vision of Social Justice
The concept of social justice in Catholic thought is deeply rooted in the Church's teachings and tradition. This notion revolves around the idea that all humans have intrinsic dignity and should be treated with fairness, equity, and respect. Social justice concerns...
Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Charity and Community Service
“Ozanam’s definition of Christian charity involved treating poor persons as equals to increase social engagement and transform all of society.”
The Eucharist Transformed Mother Seton (Video)
A video produced by Seton Shrine discusses Elizabeth Ann Seton’s conversion to Catholicism, influenced by her belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, which led her to establish a Catholic community that significantly impacted early American women and the church.
Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
All Creation, Praise God (Mt 6:26-30)
In many different instances, Jesus shows awareness of a world wider than the human one.
To the English-speaking Churches On Earth
Paul, called to be an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the Church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy.
Contemplation: From Darkness Into Light
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org It is from St. John of the Cross that we get the phrase “dark night of the soul,” which we use to describe a crisis of faith in which we are plagued by doubts about God, our souls, and our church. It is through such dark...