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A Journey Through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 3 (video)
As part of Vincentian Lent, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr. Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over 4 weeks.
Contemplation: God’s Will is the Way
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul emphasizes decision-making by consensus rather than voting, recognizing that true discernment requires listening to all voices, as the Holy Spirit may speak through anyone. This approach fosters unity rather than mere unanimity, ensuring that decisions are made through humility, patience, and a shared pursuit of God’s will.
Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: SSVP Launches Emergency Response and Calls for International Solidarity
On 28 March 2025, at 12:50 pm, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with its epicentre located approximately 34 kilometres north of Sagaing. The International General President immediately contacted Veronica Ei Mon Myint Maung, SSVP Youth President in Myanmar, who has urgently sent us this report.
Circular letter from Sister Maria Rosa, Superior General of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret, on the 2025 Jubilee Year
“Closeness, compassion and tenderness: Dear Sisters, while I propose to you again what the Holy Father has told us, at the end of the General Chapter 2021, I would like to invite every Sister of Charity, in whatever territorial reality she lives, to celebrate this Holy Year of Hope with these three attitudes”. Thus writes the Superior General Mother Maria Rosa in her Circular on the occasion of the beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025.
Sister Joany Ravaoary, DC, from Madagascar, Received Posthumously the Raoul Follereau Award for her Fight Against Leprosy
On Thursday 28 November 2024, the prize was awarded posthumously by Mr Amin Maalouf, Permanent Secretary of the Académie Française, to Sister Joany Ravaoary, a Daughter of Charity of the Province of Madagascar.
January 20, 1842: The Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne, Apostle of the Miraculous Medal
Alphonse Ratisbonne (1814–1884) was a Frenchman of Jewish background who, after a profound conversion experience on January 20, 1842, became a Jesuit priest and co-founded the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion, dedicated to fostering understanding between Jews and Christians. His life and work significantly impacted Jewish-Christian relations, and his conversion remains a notable testament to faith and spiritual transformation.
Contemplation: Beware of Faintheartedness
In times of turmoil, Frederic Ozanam warned against despair, urging instead a steadfast hope that resists the faintheartedness leading to inaction and societal decline. Grounded in this hope, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul emphasizes not just material aid, but also friendship, understanding, and love as the true measures of success and transformation.
400 Years Serving the Poor: the Congregation of the Mission (video)
“On the occasion… of the 400th anniversary of our foundation, we present this video as we renew our commitment to live in service of those most in need ” – Congregatio Missionis YouTube Channel
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Today’s Challenges
Vincentian Youth play an essential role in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, overcoming challenges throughout the generations with creativity and resilience. Today, it seeks to unite technology and spirituality to overcome barriers and strengthen its mission of solidarity and social transformation.
Mother Seton: Five Groundbreaking “Firsts” That Shaped American Catholicism
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization in 2025, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on her profound legacy and the groundbreaking nature of her recognition as a saint. Mother Seton’s canonization, which took place on September 14, 1975, under Pope Paul VI, marked a series of remarkable “firsts” that continue to resonate within the Catholic Church and beyond.
Contemplation: A Sliver of Hope
Jesus showed mercy to the “undeserving poor,” exemplified by the thief on the cross, reminding us that even those who have made bad choices deserve compassion. Despite the temptation to dismiss their struggles as self-inflicted, we are called to serve others with love, offering support and helping them carry their burdens instead of condemning them.
Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her canonization with a year-long series of events starting January 4, 2025. Highlights include a Feast Day Mass, the “One of Us” exhibit, pilgrimages, outreach programs, and retreats, all aimed at inspiring the faithful and honoring Mother Seton’s lasting impact on faith, education, and service.