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Ladies of Charity of Calvert County Host Mobile Health Unit and Provide Fresh Produce for Those in Need
It was a productive day for the Ladies of Charity volunteers (of Calvert County, Maryland), bolstered by the addition of two new, energetic members from DeMatha High School.
![A Vincentian View: Inspiration](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/fr-griffin-reflections-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
![What Wise People are in your Life?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/mary-annunciation3-featured-1080x630.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What Wise People are in your Life?
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
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Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...![Calm in the Middle of the Storm](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook-copy-1080x627.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Calm in the Middle of the Storm
By trusting in the Lord Jesus we can stay calm even when evil seems to triumph.
![Vincentian Places 14 – Hôtel-Dieu, Beaune](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/04/vincentian-places-featured-copy-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Places 14 – Hôtel-Dieu, Beaune
The Hotel-Dieu was built in the 15th century as a hospital. This is typical of the hospitals that the church operated in the time of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Sister Dorothy Moore, CSM, received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University
Sister Dorothy Moore, CSM, received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University at the Spring Convocation ceremony on May 5th, 2024.
![Firewood for the Soul: Risk for Reward](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/11/firewood-soul-fb-EN-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Firewood for the Soul: Risk for Reward
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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Homily: Making ourselves “radically available” to others (Video)
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
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The Rosalie Projects: Coffee Break
The “Coffee Break” project at Saint Merri parish provides a welcome and a daily breakfast to vulnerable people.