Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Contemplation: A Culture of Welcome – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | April 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Many of our Conferences struggle with finding – and keeping – new members. Often, when this happens, we begin to tell ourselves that perhaps we are asking too much of potential members; scaring them off with the notion of...

Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...

The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago

by Javier F. Chento | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

April 23, 2024 marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam and the 191st anniversary of the creation of the first charity conference. A seemingly insignificant event, a controversy over the then scarce charitable action of the Church in France,...

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope

by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.

Taking Care of the Spirit and our Salvation

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

We take care of our physique, of our intellect, of our food, clothing, housing, employability; But do we take care of the spirit as we should?

Being a Missionary, Always with Charity

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.

Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Let’s start talking about the “sting of poverty,” which leaves those assisted in a situation of fragility and vulnerability.

Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833)

by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833) For resources related to the Society, visit VinFormation’s collection “Resources tagged: Society of St. Vincent de Paul”. The collection includes video, presentations, prayers, and more. Today is also Frederic Ozanam’s birthday. He was 20 years old when he helped found the Society. For resources related to Frederic Ozanam, visit “Resources tagged: Bl. Frederic Ozanam”.

How the Vincent dePaul Society prays

by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

How the Vincent dePaul Society prays

Breaking out of poverty with the Vincent de Paul Society

by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change

Breaking out of poverty with the Vincent de Paul Society

Divine Love – Learning from Mistakes – Live with Peace – Feeling Good

by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Divine Love – Learning from Mistakes – Live with Peace – Feeling Good

St. Vincent de Paul is working for Life after Prison

by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Once someone has paid their debt, we should work to restore their place in society and help remove barriers to self-sufficiency. That is one way to serve during the Year of Mercy.

Ever wondered what to say in a “home visit”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

Two “printables”: a Home Visit Family Prayer Card: … the other document produces a page that can be folded into a booklet that the home visitors can use.