In Mozambique (Africa), apart from the health shock, the humanitarian crisis is a sad and bitter reality.
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Justice and the Members of the Vincentian Family
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | November 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Divine justice is one of the Beatitudes that Jesus spoke about during his sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12).
Charity and Justice as the Essence of the Gospel
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | November 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
There are numerous biblical passages that speak about charity and justice, passages from both the Old and the New Testament
Vincentians, True Christian Missionaries
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | November 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Jesus models the manner in which missionaries should put aside their own needs and desires in order to proclaim the Kingdom.
Liquid Modernity and the Vincentian Commitment
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | November 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In order to be a Vincentian, it is necessary to clothe oneself in some specific attitudes: making oneself available, service on behalf of those in need, etc.
Latest Issue of ‘Ozanam Network’ Digital Magazine
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 18, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Issue no 02/2020 of ‘Ozanam Network’ digital magazine, translated and edited by Council General International’s Communications Department, is now available.
News from the International Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Jul 14, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has redesigned its web page and shared several other news items over the past few days.
Vincentians Live the Gospel – Vincentians Praying
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Live the Gospel – Vincentians Praying – New Covenant – Vincentians Embrace Faith Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Live the Gospel Mark 8:34-9:1 The true discovery of the true cost of being a disciple who is called... The Lord says that...
SSVP General Council Launches International Essay Contest on Bailly
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 17, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
To celebrate more intensely the "Thematic Year on Bailly," introduced by 16th General President of the SSVP, Brother Renato Lima de Oliveira in his circular letter of January 31, the SSVP International General Council announces today (February 17) the launch of the...
Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians – MARK 7:14-23
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians - MARK 7:14-23 - God Always Wants to Work With Us – Vincentians are the Salt Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast - Happy Valentine's Day! Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians The kingdom of God surpasses all human limitations. He calls us and...
SVDP President Speaks About Welcoming the Stranger
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In the Vincentian Year of Welcoming the Stranger, Sheila Gilbert, President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the US, calls for action especially on the BRIDGES Act – “Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy.” Dear Vincentian: As Vincentians...
Jesus is Knocking – Open the Door
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus is Knocking - Open the Door - Beautifully Ordinary - Walking in Mystery Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Jesus is Knocking Jesus knocks at the door of our hearts and eagerly desires to dine with us at the sacrificial meal we call the Eucharist. He wishes to...
Syria: The SSVP At The Heart Of A War Without End
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 5, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Six years after the uprising against the regime of Bachar El Assad in 2011 was answered with force, thus plunging the country into complete chaos, the ICRC states today that there are 6.3 million people displaced within the country, 5 million people live in besieged...
SSVP President General Issues his First Circular Letter
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 31, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On January 31, 2017, brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, issues his first Circular Letter which is the means by which President Generals have traditionally communicated directly with members of the...
Salt of the Earth – Vincentians Follow the Beatitudes
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Salt of the Earth – Vincentians Follow the Beatitudes - Helping Others as Jesus Would – Jesus was Merciful Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Salt of the Earth Answering Christ’s call to be “the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) requires being in the world. But we have...
Vincentians Know His Will – Motherly Prayers
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Know His Will – Motherly Prayers - The Vincentian Charism - Vincentians See a Need for Change Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Know His Will The heart of our prayer of petition must be what Jesus told us to pray the Our Father: and \Your will...