Crónicas vicentinas 5 (The Vincentian Chronicles 5), written by brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, has just been published. The fifth book of this series is only available in Portuguese.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The SSVP Honduras Continues to Confront Hurricanes Eta and Iota
The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Honduras is battling the natural disasters that have hit the country in recent months.
Webinar on the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Vincentian Work for the Years to Come, hosted by the SSVP
Sunday, on May 23rd, the Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vicent de Paul is hosting a two-hour webinar “Pandemic, Poverty and Future.”
SSVP Celebrates 170th Anniversary in Canada
Jesus reminded us that “the poor will always be among us” [Deuteronomy 15:11]. Frederic Ozanam formed the Conference of Charity in 1833 on the evening of his 20th birthday. Two years later, the name was changed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). The...
God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses – Peace is Possible
God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses - Peace is Possible - Drink Up - A Cultivated Heart Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses Sometimes you hear a voice. No! You are not crazy. If we can see God in all things around us, then if we...
Bear Burdens of Others – Jesus Calls Us
Bear Burdens of Others - Jesus Calls Us - Happy St. Patrick’s Day Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Bear Burdens of Others It is a willingness to bear other people's burdens, to help them carry their loads. And this applies to the moral life as well. If we lay the...
Be Still – A Generous God
Be Still – A Generous God – Clinging – Be Alert Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from August 2013 Be Still... ...and know I am your God. Shout for joy. God is offering abundance for all people who come to Him. Be still and listen to His call, you are...
Bishop Urges Vincentians to Adopt Systemic Change
Bishop urges adoption of systemic change approach and for formation to support its use.
God, You are my Strength and my Song – Walk in Faith
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...
“Vinnie’s Pennies”
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...
SSVP Resource for 2017 – Year Dedicated to Bailly
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...
Building Humility- Created for Holiness – Lily of Purity
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...
