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Lenten letter from Superior General
My brothers and sisters, the reflection on non-violence is very much a part of our tradition as Catholic Christians and very much at the heart of what Lent means to us. We focus on the need to change our attitudes in order to live more deeply the life that has been...
Volunteers Build a Home in Belize
Early in April, volunteers of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in collaboration with Hand in Hand Ministry, built a home in Belize City.
Commemorating 160 Years of SSVP in Argentina
Several commemorative events will be held in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Argentina.
St. Louise de Marillac: The mountain of stones and the diamond
New presentation traces the journey of St. Louise from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.
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Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Jesus is God’s very dear Son and his Christ. His baptism authenticates him so. And he will baptize whomever believes in him with the Holy Spirit and fire. Receiving prayerfully John’s baptism of repentance, Jesus shows once again that he is one with us...
Summary of Activities in 2018 of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, through its International General Council (CGI) has just presented their 2018 activities report.
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
MISEVI and Vatican II
The Vatican II Documents call us to holiness and to mission. As lay Vincentians, MISEVI is responding to that call.
Call to Holiness
We offer here the Daughters of Charity reflection of January 2019, dedicated to the call to holiness.
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.– do you know her story?
This year we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, DC.
Seton Reflections: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord
Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church.
In Brazil, SSVP Social Projects Help Low-income People Gain Access to Technology
In Campinas, Sao Paulo (Brazil), the social projects of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brazil (CNB) have reversed two very common situations experienced by the residents of Jardín de San Marcos and its surroundings: the difficulty of...
Recent and Upcoming Institutional Trips by the SSVP General President
Renato Lima de Oliveira, took part in various Vincentian events and activities in December, and has more trips planned for January.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the birth of the U.S. Church
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life of profound faith was intimately linked with each of the first five dioceses of the young church in the United States.
The Star of Our Journey in the New Year
The star of the wisemen can be a metaphor the times in our lives when we must seek in the darkness for the light of God’s Providence as did St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent dePaul.
The Holy Family and My Family
Is your family perfect? No? Isn’t the birth of Jesus an invitation to a radical change in our thinking to grow into the mind of Christ’s way of thinking? It is okay to develop and grow within our family… as Jesus did!
Lenten letter from Superior General
My brothers and sisters, the reflection on non-violence is very much a part of our tradition as Catholic Christians and very much at the heart of what Lent means to us. We focus on the need to change our attitudes in order to live more deeply the life that has been...
Volunteers Build a Home in Belize
Early in April, volunteers of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in collaboration with Hand in Hand Ministry, built a home in Belize City.
Commemorating 160 Years of SSVP in Argentina
Several commemorative events will be held in Buenos Aires to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Argentina.
St. Louise de Marillac: The mountain of stones and the diamond
New presentation traces the journey of St. Louise from a world of suffering to a new life of creative boldness and leadership.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Jesus is God’s very dear Son and his Christ. His baptism authenticates him so. And he will baptize whomever believes in him with the Holy Spirit and fire. Receiving prayerfully John’s baptism of repentance, Jesus shows once again that he is one with us...
Summary of Activities in 2018 of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, through its International General Council (CGI) has just presented their 2018 activities report.
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
MISEVI and Vatican II
The Vatican II Documents call us to holiness and to mission. As lay Vincentians, MISEVI is responding to that call.
Call to Holiness
We offer here the Daughters of Charity reflection of January 2019, dedicated to the call to holiness.
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.– do you know her story?
This year we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, DC.
Seton Reflections: The Wise Among Us Still Seek the Lord
Reflecting on the journey of the three wise men helped lead Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Catholic Church.
In Brazil, SSVP Social Projects Help Low-income People Gain Access to Technology
In Campinas, Sao Paulo (Brazil), the social projects of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brazil (CNB) have reversed two very common situations experienced by the residents of Jardín de San Marcos and its surroundings: the difficulty of...
Recent and Upcoming Institutional Trips by the SSVP General President
Renato Lima de Oliveira, took part in various Vincentian events and activities in December, and has more trips planned for January.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the birth of the U.S. Church
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life of profound faith was intimately linked with each of the first five dioceses of the young church in the United States.
The Star of Our Journey in the New Year
The star of the wisemen can be a metaphor the times in our lives when we must seek in the darkness for the light of God’s Providence as did St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent dePaul.
The Holy Family and My Family
Is your family perfect? No? Isn’t the birth of Jesus an invitation to a radical change in our thinking to grow into the mind of Christ’s way of thinking? It is okay to develop and grow within our family… as Jesus did!
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