In Christ, tolerance is transformed into brotherly love, into tenderness, into generosity.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
Update on Haiti
by Pam Matambanadzo | April 9, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We have been receiving calls seeking some guidance on the situation in Haiti. Vincentians want to know if they can send funds to help.
SSVP President General Issues an Extraordinary Circular Letter on the Covid-19 Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 1, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Due to the current circumstances caused by the Coronavirus crisis, the President considers it important to publish a second letter, of an extraordinary nature.
St. Vincent de Paul Prayer (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 31, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The official prayer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, as a video.
The Inaugural 100 Days of Office for the New President General International
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“If anyone wants to be first, let him be the last of all and who serves all” (Mark 9:35). This was the motto chosen by Renato Lima de Oliveira, who serves as the 16th President General International of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In his inaugural 100 days in...
Vincentians Read and Live Scripture – Vincentians Believe
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Read and Live Scripture - Vincentians Believe – Vincentians Serve Rooted in Christ – Peace Prayer for Vincentians Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Read and Live Scripture We do this to connect with our Lord for better service to those in need....
Vincentians Keep Jesus in our Work – Vincentians Serve as Called
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Keep Jesus in our Work - Vincentians Serve as Called - Vincentians See the Concrete Sign Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Keep Jesus in our Work We believe and know Jesus is in the Blessed Sacrament. So we ensure before our visits to those in...
Christmas Message from the President General of the SSVP
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 24, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
It is the tradition of the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul that the General President of the Society, on the occasion of the Nativity of the Lord, offer a message in which he wishes, to the Vincentians of the whole world, his best...
Advent Wait Joyfully – Teaching Others
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Advent Wait Joyfully - Teaching Others - God’s Spirit is in us! - Vincentians Fast and are Patient Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Advent Wait Joyfully Part of the struggle we have is when we meet other people on their journey whether they are in prison or they are...
Vincentians Seeing Life – Vincentians, Best Friends
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Seeing Life - Vincentians, Best Friends - God Deserves our Best - Facing Giants Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Seeing Life We try to see life and the people in it from God’s view. Generally we don’t see things as they are. Seeing things...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...
New International Spiritual Advisor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 3, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is very happy to introduce to everyone our new International Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. Rev. Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. was the 23rd Superior General of...
Interview With SSVP Global President Renato Lima de Oliveira
by Elizabeth Astridge | Nov 29, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When I started to do the visits, when I started to attend the conference meetings and activities, then I said to myself: "This is where I belong." In a 12-minute interview with Alison Souto from Ozanam TV, SSVP Global President Renato Lima de Oliveira tells us: who he...