There are numerous biblical passages that speak about charity and justice, passages from both the Old and the New Testament
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Commemorating 160 Years of SSVP in Argentina
by Javier F. Chento | May 3, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Several commemorative events will be held in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Argentina.
Mozambique Disaster
by Javier F. Chento | May 1, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On March 14, cyclone IDAI, one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded, hit the provinces of Sofala, Manica and Zambezia in Mozambique.
How Good it is to Help!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | April 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Helping the poor is good for the one who helps, pleases God, fills us with blessings, fulfills the evangelical mission in a high degree of mercy…
New Young Adult St. Vincent de Paul Conference – Xavier University Louisiana
by SVDP-USA Young Adults | April 27, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A new Young Adult St. Vincent de Paul Conference has been established at Xavier University Louisiana in February 2019.
Vincentians, True Christian Missionaries
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus models the manner in which missionaries should put aside their own needs and desires in order to proclaim the Kingdom.
Liquid Modernity and the Vincentian Commitment
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In order to be a Vincentian, it is necessary to clothe oneself in some specific attitudes: making oneself available, service on behalf of those in need, etc.
The Model Teacher … Being a Vincentian is not for Wimps
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Model Teacher – Help Me to Trust - Give Thanks to God - Being a Vincentian is not for Wimps Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 29, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and for those suffering around the world. Be Jesus to one...
Who’s irrelevant now?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Who’s irrelevant now? That is the question David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, asks in the context of Pope's visit. We hear as Catholics all the time that our views are out of touch with modern times. We are chastised that our...
Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Imitating Jesus - Honour God with our Hearts - Positive Body Language – Be Still Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 22, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: We are truly blessed to be called to do the work we do around the world with many venues,...
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty Society of St. Vincent de Paul® hosts 8th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run ST. LOUIS – “Unity happens when we walk together,” Pope Francis said. While Society of St. Vincent de Paul members, their friends and...
Vincentian Family seeds planted in Mongolia
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Mongolia is one of the latest countries where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is established. The Mongolian SSVP was created in Ulaanbaatar in 2005 by a group of Catholic lay people from South Korea. Mrs. Kwon Helena, a Korean Resident in Mongolia and some...
Frederic Ozanam and collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
How did Frederic Ozanam and his companions collaborate in founding the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? The history of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is quite simple. It is about the dream of a group of friends. They went to a Daughter of Charity for help. The rest...
Story Booth: History Recorded
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 11, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Making memories on video is now a common family practice. And our family is no different. We've followed the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and their "Story Booth" project. It was a private space in the lobby of the Rhode Island Convention Center where Vincentians...
“Praying” the litany of Bl. Frederic
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On this feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam here is a suggestion for "praying" the litany of Bl. Frederic... Take a few minutes to prayerfully reflect on each of the titles in the following litany. A LITANY IN HONOR OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM Lord, have mercy. Lord, have...
Thank you for a Great National Assembly!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Thank you for a Great National Assembly! This past week, Vincentians from across the country and a few special guests from the international SVdP community in Mexico and Paris came together to celebrate this year's National Assembly in Providence, R.I. The week...