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SSVP International Vincentian Youth Day
by Javier F. Chento | July 4, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates its International Youth Day, a day established by the current International General Council of the Society.
It is Better to Give than to Receive
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
To receive something from another individual is a blessing and we experience joy. Jesus has told us that the joy of giving is even better than the joy of receiving.
Celebrating the Birthday of Three SSVP Co-Founders in July
by Javier F. Chento | June 28, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 8th and 18th, 2020, we will be celebrating the birthday of three of the seven co-founders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
A Loving Call to Tolerance and Peace Among People
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 8, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
In Christ, tolerance is transformed into brotherly love, into tenderness, into generosity.
Education: a Door to Hope
by Javier F. Chento | May 1, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s (SSVP) Education Support Project in Gambia changes the lives of many children and teenagers who need someone to believe in them and invest in them.
Building Houses, Rebuilding Lives: “Ozanam Village”
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 26, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This was the fourth village that was built for the victims of the super typhoon Yolanda (internationally known as Haiyan) under the “Building houses, rebuilding lives” project financed by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, via the Commission for International Aid and Development (CIAD).
Fasting: SSVP Council General Launches Campaign for Canonization of Bl. Frédéric Ozanam
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 22, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Every month, on the 23rd, SSVP members are urged to fast until his canonization reaches a successful conclusion.
SSVP Scotland: Consecration to the Sacred Heart
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 3, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Join with members from across the country in a joyful celebration of Consecration to the Sacred Heart. Re-introduced in 2016, the Mass provides the opportunity for members to spend time together in prayer and friendship. Archbishop Leo Cushley will once again...
Weapon Against Evil – JOHN 14:21-26 – Dwelling Place
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Weapon Against Evil - JOHN 14:21-26 - Dwelling Place - John’s Gospel Words- Rejoice with the Angels Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Weapon Against Evil Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother. Love...
Vincentians are Happy Serving our Lord – Vincentians Work Hard with God
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians are Happy Serving our Lord - Vincentians Work Hard with God - JOHN 12:44-50 - Charity and Love Prevail Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians are Happy Serving our Lord The desire for happiness is, at its core, the desire for God. The fulfillment...
Called to Serve – Vincentians Have God’s Grace
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Called to Serve - Vincentians Have God’s Grace - Vincentians Put Others First - Vincentians are United - Fasting Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Called to Serve In the Gospel, the Lord invites us to accept our mission without placing conditions. It is an important...
Vincentians Pray – Good Hearts of Vincentians
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Pray - Good Hearts of Vincentians - JOHN 6:52-59 - Vincentians Desire and Aim to Serve Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Pray We pray each day as Vincentians. We know we are called by Jesus to serve those we serve. We see Jesus especially in...
SVDP Interview on Hope and Mercy TV Program
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society was recently highlighted by TelecareTV in the Rockville Centre Diocese in New York for their show "Hope and Mercy: The Key to Transformation Show with Fr. Frank." The episode focused on helping families get by through economic hardships. This show features...
Proclaim with Joy – True Friends
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Proclaim with Joy - True Friends - Wednesday, April 25 Gospel - Why does the Son come? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Proclaim with Joy I want to be a woman whose faith in God’s promises holds no matter how long there is no evidence of it—a woman who uses her voice...
God in the Garden – Vincentians Seek
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God in the Garden - Vincentians Seek - We Need to Pray - Vincentians Do Not Judge Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God in the Garden In the beginning, God made a garden, rich with compost and humus, a black loam that smelled of dawn. Seeds began sprouting in this...
Serving Those in Need, Hardships
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8: 51-59 Live – Learn – Fall and Arise Amazed and Afraid Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8:51-59 Vincentians, today Jesus refers to Himself as “I AM.” The name God revealed to Moses. So,...