Formation
Firewood for the Soul: The Storms of our Lives
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Thoughts 02
Fr. Rooney reflects on the small ways of remembering that we are Vincentians.
Not Only Giving Alms to the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Almsgiving alone, alms that are not accompanied by words and love, is a humiliation for the one who receives it. Do we...
“Unknown Caller”… the Body of Christ
Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Video: Global Justice Committee
The Global Justice Committee of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted a Zoom panel sharing and discussion on June 4, 2024, on the 2023 General Assembly Commitment of responding to the needs of oppressed and marginalized persons.
The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac
‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
Strengthening Our Mission: The Power of Collaboration in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our vocation calls us to reach out and serve beside other people of good will to help relieve poverty and injustice.
Following Mother Seton’s Path Into the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Devotion to the Sacred Heart teaches us that the way of the saints is not about an abstract ideal or rules for life, but about the unfathomable love of God, who we embrace—blood, sweat and all. The objection I often feel when I see a picture honoring the Sacred Heart...
A Vincentian View: On the Way for a Visit
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
Learning To See As God Sees
Reading Francis’ seven short reflections, I was able to shift my focus and see more clearly what each of these seven gifts look like.
Contemplation: A Culture of Encounter
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Home Visit both were formed when Frédéric Ozanam declared in 1833 that “we must do what Our Lord Jesus Christ did” and “go to the poor.” [Baunard, 65] The very first Rule in 1835...
Ideals, Facts, Utopia, Reality
Jesus is God-with-us, which means he is Love-with-us.