Divine justice is one of the Beatitudes that Jesus spoke about during his sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12).
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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.
Charity and Justice as the Essence of the Gospel
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There are numerous biblical passages that speak about charity and justice, passages from both the Old and the New Testament
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.
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...
Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Canadian Vincentian observes "Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy" and offers his reflections. William (Bill) Graham (Peel-North Toronto) Ontario Regional Council,Society of St. Vincent de Paul. THE JOURNEY Vincentians are called to journey together...
SVDP Youth Videoconference August 28!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 20, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WHAT: Join SVDP youth around the world for an online videoconference! You need a computer or mobile device, internet and a camera and microphone if your computer/mobile device does not have one. Meet other young Vincentians around the world and get to know them! RSVP...
Collaborating on Mobile
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SSVP in Brazil launches a Vincentian mobile app This is the age of apps! At .famvin we've been encouraging you to think of using apps for your news of the Vincentian Family. We've even created a mobile app for you. Now, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Brazil has...
Leadership changes in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces its search for candidates to succeed Michael Thio as international President in 2016. In a very short time the Vincentian Marian Youth will be electing a new leader to replace Yasmine Cajuste, Sr. Kathleen Appler, DC was...
Tell your Vincentian Story – the beginnings of an oral history
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Many in the Vincentian Family are realizing the importance of telling the Vincentian Story. "Tell your Vincentian Story - the beginnings of an oral history" describes the innovative way used by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to encourage members to tell their...