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Vincentians and Human Frailties
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
We enter the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to be better people, less sinful and happier, as well as to practice charity with others… but for some, it seems that belonging to the organization has not yet brought them any personal improvement.
Charity Begins Among Us
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Any conflicts among us can cause a wrong impression to aspiring members, benefactors and parishioners in general. “See how they love each other” must be the commandment that guides us.
Vincentianism Shock
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
If your Conference is stagnant, look to renew it with new initiatives and ideas. And pray for the sanctification of the Conference and its members.
In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
by Javier F. Chento | June 2, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Charity in a Smile
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 20, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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 | Feb 16, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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 | Feb 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ingratitude is one of the most painful feelings that an individual can experience.
Congress Should Keep Funding Home Visiting—It Works
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Perhaps we ought to pay more attention to the many forms of home visiting as the most radical of anti-poverty program.
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Syria – Background
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Syria – Background
Christ’s Authority – Pray, Fast, Almsgiving – Christ died for Us – Living like Christ
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 2, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Christ’s Authority – Prayer, Fast, Almsgiving – Christ died for Us – Living like Christ
Part of the solution, or the problem?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
"If we are not a part of the solution we are a part of the problem." So concludes a reflection by Denise Bondy, incoming spirituality committee chair of the Ontario SSVDP. "Our Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization. We believe that we are...
SVDP on EWTN
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
SVdP on Eternal Word Television Network
Vinnies – looking for plan for jobs
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“The St Vincent de Paul Society supports an approach which actually invests in people and supports them so that they can participate in society and, where appropriate, in paid employment.
Lenten Message – International head of Society of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
During the Lenten season, the Holy Father asks us to meditate especially on the love of God for each one of us in the ecclesial communion at the service of the little and poorest ones with Christ’s same heart, as an antidote to the “globalization of indifference”.
Change of Heart – Walk in the Desert – Return to Me – Intimate Love
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday February 24, 2015 Change of Heart – Walk in the Desert – Return to Me – Intimate Love
Vincentians, Young leaders, Rifles, Shotguns
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
… what I did not expect was the increase in the number of colleges and college students actively participating as part of CSMG’s Young Leaders Initiative.