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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Can SSVP Thrift Stores Respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor?
by Dermot McGilloway | April 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In a modern-day clash between opulence and poverty, a dialogue is needed to truly understand how the charity retail sector, the SSVP Thrift Store in particular, can ameliorate the fast fashion business model.
Contemplation: Happy Travelers – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Direct Aid from the International Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the face of the War in Ukraine
by .famvin | Mar 31, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Commission for International Aid and Development (CIAD) has provided emergency donations to assist refugees and...
Renato Lima Condemns the Invasion of Ukraine at a Meeting on World Migrants Day
by .famvin | Mar 20, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On March 10, the Department of Migrants and Refugees held a working meeting to prepare for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated on September 25.
Taking Care of the Spirit and our Salvation
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We take care of our physique, of our intellect, of our food, clothing, housing, employability; But do we take care of the spirit as we should?
Being a Missionary, Always with Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.
Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Let’s start talking about the “sting of poverty,” which leaves those assisted in a situation of fragility and vulnerability.
The Vincentian Conference: a community of Faith, Hope and Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being part of a Vincentian Conference is a magnificent gift from God. In it we can practice our beautiful Catholic faith, make sincere friends, meet new people, help those who need it and improve our spiritual life.
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 6, 2019 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
Vincentian Influence on Catholic Social Teaching
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Did you know how Vincentian Family members who set the stage and later advised Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 landmark statement of catholic social teaching “Rerum Novarum” (New Things)?
The Vincentians and the Social Doctrine of the Church
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Many Vincentians can study and know the foundations of the Social Doctrine of the Church when they participate in formation meetings.
Interview with Renato Lima de Oliveira, President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 28, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We continue the series of posts to deepen our knowledge of the many Vincentian Branches with this interview of Renato Lima de Oliveira.
The Two Networks of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There is indeed a “second network of charity” within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which we do not always understand or appreciate.