With the arrival of emergency resources from the International Society of Saint Vincent de Paul International, the members in Venezuela have been able to help many people in need.
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Charity in a Smile
by Javier F. Chento | February 20, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
When we arrive at the home of a poor person, the first thing we give them is our smile. I believe this is charity.
International Competition for Writings on Félix Clavé, co-Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | February 16, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The General Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul hereby opens the International Literary Competition on “The First Conference.”
The Poverty of Ingratitude – The Diploma of Holiness
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | February 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
Ingratitude is one of the most painful feelings that an individual can experience.
2020 Circular Letter of the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
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.
Circular Letter 2021 from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
For the fifth consecutive year, Renato Lima de Oliveira, publishes a Circular Letter in which he addresses the members throughout the world and encourages them to reflection on various themes.
The Life of Venerable Santiago Masarnau
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On January 21, 2021, Pope Francis had recognized the heroic virtues of the founder and the first president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Spain, and declared him Venerable.
SVP Ireland Creates Hidden Homeless Estate Agency
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 25, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland wanted to draw attention to the housing and homeless crisis and lack of social housing in Ireland. They also want to see "real progress on the targets for 2016 set out in 'Rebuilding Ireland,’ the Government Action Plan...
Vincentians Look up to God – Vincentians Serve with Faith and Mercy
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Look up to God - Vincentians Serve with Faith and Mercy - What We Do, Affects Our Future - Vincentians are Called to Be Disciples Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Look up to God When we go on home visits, we bow down before God before we go...
God’s Perfect Plan – The Puzzle in Our Lives
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God’s Perfect Plan - The Puzzle in Our Lives - Vincentians Need to Pause - Vincentian Gratitude Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God's Perfect Plan God’s plan is so perfect that even sin, tragedy, and painful deaths are used to bring us to divine union. God wisely...
Notice the Invisible Christ – Where is God?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Notice the Invisible Christ - Where is God? - Vincentians Have Confidence in God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Notice the Invisible Christ “Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and...
Helping Others as Jesus Would – God Does Not Make Mistakes
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Helping Others as Jesus Would - God Does Not Make Mistakes - Vincentian Mission - Thirsting for God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Helping Others as Jesus Would We are called not only to see Jesus in others, but also to be Jesus to others. Helping others and...
Vincentians Bring Mercy – God is Always on Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Bring Mercy - God is Always on Time - God Calls us to Give Up - Vincentians Give Freely Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Bring Mercy When our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being holy. Mercy comes from deep...
Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC | Sep 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
FEAST OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL September 27 Gospel: (Luke 4: 16-19) Jesus came to Nazareth where he had been reared, and entering the synagogue on the sabbath as he was in the habit of doing, he stood up to do the reading. When the book of the prophet Isaiah was...
God is Near – Promises of Love
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God is Near – Promises of Love – Jesus is the Savior – Going Forward Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God is Near Do you believe? Know and believe He is always with us, in good times and bad. We must believe and pray. I read a little article written by Billy...
National Friends of the Poor Walk: Sept. 24
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 17, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Help support your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Council by participating in the National Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 24. To find the Friends of the Poor Walk or Run in your area, click here. The Friends of the Poor®...