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What We Know… and Forget… About St. Vincent

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent serves as a prime example of what Pope Francis calls an “open-eyed mystic”… whose prayer led to action and whose action led to prayer.

A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness in Canada

by Jim Paddon | May 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In Canada, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is very excited to be undertaking the issue of housing during a 3-year national campaign.

Keeping the Word of Peace and Fellowship

by Ross | May 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one through whom God speaks definitively to his people. Listening to Jesus and keeping his word leads to peace and fellowship. Jesus goes on to say goodbye to his followers. And they must be listening very attentively in view of fondly recalling and...

Traces of The Spirit (Acts 14)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

When Paul and Barnabas stepped out into new and threatening lands they knew they were not out there by themselves. They had backup, the sustaining presence of the Spirit of the Risen Jesus. Can we identify the same Holy Spirit working along with us?

A Global Solidarity Network

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | May 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the world is coordinated and lives in union of mission and objectives through the International General Council (CGI).

Keeping Things That Spark Joy

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?