Paris will host new meetings from the Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
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Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: To Do a Little Good – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: Guideposts on the Journey – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
175th Anniversary of SSVP in England
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 26, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In 1844, thirteen men met in the Sabloniere Hotel in Leicester Square, London and agreed to form a Conference of the “Brotherhood of St Vincent de Paul.”
The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…
A “home visit” – getting to know you
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Larry Huber writes... "I spent 17 years as a Probation Officer in western PA (although only two of that was in field work). I never knew who would appear on the other side of the door when I would walk up and rap or ring the door bell. Now, just before I knock on the...
Vinnies “CEO Sleepout”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It's the time of year again when Australian CEO's of businesses large and small sleep out in the winter cold not only to raise funds, but raise awareness of homelessness. Since 2006 the event has raised over $13 million of important funds for Vinnies Homeless...
He is in the Darkness – Christ is Risen!
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(Apologies for the late posting of Lynn's weekly post. Ed.) Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 22, 2014 He is in the Darkness – Christ is Risen! – The Ultimate Gift - Bring it to the Cross. Dear Vincentian Family: Easter blessings to you and all you...
New SVDP International VP for Youth
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
From an interview on the international site of the SVDP... According to you, what are the main objectives of the Youth Commission? A - Attract more young men to see Jesus in our Vincentian Apostolate; R - To help our young members Rediscover their faith, rediscover...
Ozanam’s tactical vision and a consumerist society
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2014 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The counter-cultural, action-proven spirituality of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from Famvin: the Worldwide Vincentian Family On the occasion of the April 23 anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, VinFormation offers this...
A creative relay – Vincentian Love crosses Canada
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Journey Home – A story of Vincentian Love across Canada Let us put our Faith into Acton (National Theme SSVP Canada for 2013-2014) (Lynn L’Heureux Calgary) “I would like to embrace the whole world in a network of Charity” (Blessed Frederic Ozanam) In February...
3 Powerful Gospels – Spiritual Surgery – Climb the Lenten Ladder
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
3 Powerful Gospels - Spiritual Surgery - Climb the Lenten Ladder – Holy Week - The themes of Lynn L'Heureux's Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday April 15, 2014 She also has an interesting mnemonic for H-O-L-Y-W-E-E-K Dear Vincentian Family: We are coming to...
Vincent de Paul Society – Extend Unemployment Benefits
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of the St. Vincent dePaul Society USA, urges "Take Action!1.3 million jobless workers lost Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits right after Christmas Dear Vincentians, Yesterday, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed a bill to...
The Broken Cross – Embracing the Desert
by John Freund, CM | Apr 7, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Broken Cross – Healing in Christ – Embracing the Desert – Welcome Everyone - The themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on in Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday April 8, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: It seems so much is happening. We need to pray...