This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org One of the central tenets of Vincentian spirituality is trust in Divine...
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Contemplation: Providing What is Needed
by Tim Williams | July 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
by Tim Williams | July 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Rhode Island Vincentians Turning Apartments Into Homes
by .famvin | July 18, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The work being done by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Rhode Island this summer is exemplary of the value of long-term assistance to our neighbors in need.
Contemplation: The Way to Peace
by Tim Williams | July 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
by Tim Williams | Jul 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Effective Conferences, our manual explains, are “reachable.” [Manual, 26]...
Rhode Island Vincentians Turning Apartments Into Homes
by .famvin | Jul 18, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The work being done by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Rhode Island this summer is exemplary of the value of long-term assistance to our neighbors in need.
Contemplation: The Challenge of Modern Times
by Tim Williams | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Blessed Frédéric and his friends founded the Society in 1833 in answer to a challenge posed to them by another group of students in a discussion group called the Conference of History. The other students, adherents to San...
From Darkness to Dawn: Britt’s Journey to Recovery and Renewal
by Tony Nochim | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
After overcoming a tumultuous past of abuse, addiction, and homelessness, Britt has found new purpose and stability through supportive housing and personal transformation.
Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
by Tim Williams | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...
Homily: Making ourselves “radically available” to others (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
A Mother and Daughter Start a new Life at St. Vincent in Louisville (USA)
by Tony Nochim | Jun 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Despite facing a marital separation, eviction, double kidney failure, job loss, and the pandemic, Demishia and her daughter Kira found stability and hope through St. Vincent de Paul’s supportive housing and community services.
Contemplation: Another Advocate
by Tim Williams | Jun 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In 1833, President (and Spiritual Advisor) Emmanuel Bailly opened the first meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul praying “Veni, Sancte Spiritus…” We continue this special devotion to the Holy Spirit today,...
Strengthening Our Mission: The Power of Collaboration in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Shirley Smalley | Jun 6, 2024 | Formation, 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.
Contemplation: A Culture of Encounter
by Tim Williams | Jun 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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...
Contemplation: With All Our Strength
by Tim Williams | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org As Vincentians, we understand this to be a calling, a vocation. Each of is called to serve God as a member of the Society, seeing Christ in the neighbor, and growing in holiness through our service. While the meetings and...