We do have faith and hope in brighter days, with “charity, courage and prudence,” as St. Vincent taught us. Hence, despite all that we have gone through, we can say that 2021 seems to be a promising year.
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by Javier F. Chento | February 7, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
For the consecutive fourth year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, has published the Circular Letter.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | February 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
Have you ever thought about the manner in which Vincent and Frederic would communicate if they were alive today?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | January 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 29, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We do have faith and hope in brighter days, with “charity, courage and prudence,” as St. Vincent taught us. Hence, despite all that we have gone through, we can say that 2021 seems to be a promising year.
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 25, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Two videos illustrate just a few of the many ways that the St. Vincent de Paul Society is adapting with creativity to this year’s realities in different regions of the USA.
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 24, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
My dear brothers and sisters, members of Saint Vincent de Paul Society and members of the worldwide Vincentian Family,
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Bishop urges adoption of systemic change approach and for formation to support its use.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God, You are my Strength and my Song - Walk in Faith - Wrestling with Temptation - First Sunday of Lent Day 5- Matthew 4:1-11 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God, You are my Strength and my Song You are the reason for my joy. Fill me with your Holy Spirit; you are...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Not sure what to do for the "almsgiving" part of "prayer, fasting, and almsgiving" this lent? Check out what the Sacramento Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul is doing this year: The 40 days of Lent invite our annual spiritual journey of following along with...
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 5, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In his first Circular Letter as President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Renato Lima de Oliveira announced that 2017 is the “Year Dedicated to Bailly." Emmanuel Joseph Bailly was the first President of the SSVP. This memorable man created the...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Building Humility- Created for Holiness - Lily of Purity- Connecting with God Vincentian Stories of the Heart Building Humility In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could harden our hearts, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of...
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...
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...
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...
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...