![A Resource for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/feast-of-assumption-mary-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Resource for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary
A presentation of thoughts about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Vincent de Paul.
![Access to water: the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth work towards a right still denied to many](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Mido-Makaba-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Access to water: the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth work towards a right still denied to many
Water is one of the basic rights that is, unfortunately, still denied to many people across the globe.
![The Pope Video • For Small Businesses](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • For Small Businesses
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Small Businesses.
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 03)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Featured-image-maybe-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 03)
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
![Our Timeless Home Visit](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/09/ozanam-home-visit-painting-schumer-detail-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Our Timeless Home Visit
Why, in this day and age, does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serve primarily through home visits? For the same reason we have always done so.
![Challenges of “Walking the Talk”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/walk-the-talk-FI-1080x630.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Challenges of “Walking the Talk”
There are times when I have thought of another “Yeah, talk is cheap”! Other times I have stood on the sidelines in awe, watching how well another ”walks the talk.”
![“Letter of Nairobi”: Resolutions of the SSVP All Africa Assembly](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/All-africa-assembly-2022-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Letter of Nairobi”: Resolutions of the SSVP All Africa Assembly
From July 20 to 23, 2022, Kenya hosted the 2nd “All Africa” Assembly, which brought together the national presidents of the 42 countries where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is present in Africa.
![Nominees Announced for Alice Garvey Excellence in Youth Award](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/youth-award-FI-1080x630.jpeg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Nominees Announced for Alice Garvey Excellence in Youth Award
This year, the National Youth Committee hosted a Society-wide search for young people doing amazing work in their community.
![A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God
The blessing of abundance carries with it a responsibility. Jesus points out that truth when he tells the parable of the rich man with the abundant harvest.
![Corinth – Is the Past Prologue?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/Past-present-future-1080x630.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Corinth – Is the Past Prologue?
In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.