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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Charity Begins Among Us
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
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.
Igniting the Fire of Service – Children of God – On level ground – Burning Love
The best place to find out who you are is Scripture. Most of us think Scriptures tells us what to do, but it really tells us who we are. We are children of God.
Vincentian Megaphone for Social Justice
Vincentian Megaphone for Social Justice – Capwiz: SVdP’s On-line Voice of the Poor
Second annual SVdP International Youth Videoconference
The second annual SVdP International Youth Videoconference is coming! In two weeks, onFriday, September 26 (Saturday, September 27 for some of you) at 8:30 p.m. in time zone UTC-6, we will be reuniting via the internet!
How does Vincent de Paul differ from other charities?
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is composed of women and men who seek their personal holiness through works of charity. In this essential way, the Society differs from charitable associations or agencies whose principal objective is not the spiritual advancement of their members but the doing of good for someone else.
Cross & Crown – Eyes of Speech – Family of Servants – Serve with Authority
Cross & Crown – Eyes of Speech – Family of Servants – Serve with Authority are the subjects of this weeks Vincentian Day of prayer and reflection.
A tale of two cities and two Assemblies
A tale of two cities (Milwaukee and Atlanta) Assemblies (LCUSA and SVDP) – Actually these tales have not yet been written… but they will be in the next few weeks. Both tales will focus on Action.
Associating with Catholic intellectuals and Nuns
When I saw the following quote on an Irish Catholic website I thought so much for the dangers of associating with Catholic intellectuals and Nuns.
Ten year old Vincentian Fundraiser
Claire, just 10 years old, had personally organized two fundraisers this summer.
What happens when 4 CEO’s collaborate?
What happens when 4 CEO’s collaborate? The following piece from the Frederick eGazette by the CEO of the Society of of Vincent dePaul offers a nuanced answer. Not much much…and yet so much!
