Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Christmas 2020: Friendship and Hope
2020 started so beautifully for me. At the beginning of January, I attended a large meeting of the Vincentian Family in Rome, along with some other members from the Vincent de Paul Center.
175th Anniversary of SSVP USA: Eucharistic Celebration in Saint Louis
On November 20, 2020, on its 175th anniversary and at the very same place where it began, a Eucharistic celebration commemorated the founding of the Society in the USA.
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
Salt of the Earth – Vincentians Follow the Beatitudes
Salt of the Earth – Vincentians Follow the Beatitudes - Helping Others as Jesus Would – Jesus was Merciful Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Salt of the Earth Answering Christ’s call to be “the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) requires being in the world. But we have...
A Model of Vincentian Leadership and Transition
As everyone knows the United States of America is in the midst of a major transition in leadership and a vision of leadership itself. I could not help but reflect on the major transition of leadership and the vision of leadership reflected in SVDP CEO Dave Barringer’s...
Vincentians Know His Will – Motherly Prayers
Vincentians Know His Will – Motherly Prayers - The Vincentian Charism - Vincentians See a Need for Change Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Know His Will The heart of our prayer of petition must be what Jesus told us to pray the Our Father: and \Your will...
Where did our Faith come from? – Vincentians Learn from Scripture
Where did our Faith come from? - Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Where did our Faith come from? I am sure you will have many different answers to this question. ...
Death of Jesus – Vincentian Humility – God’s Got This!
Death of Jesus - Vincentian Humility - God's Got This! - Praying the Rosary Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Death of Jesus At the age of 33, Jesus was condemned to the death penalty. At the time crucifixion was the "worst" death. Only the worst criminals were...
President General of the SSVP visits the United States
In these days, between January 3rd and 8th, 2017, President General Renato Lima de Oliveira is on an official visit to the National Council of the United States of America. On the 3rd, 4th and 5th of January, Renato worked an extensive agenda in New York, Trenton and...
The Inaugural 100 Days of Office for the New President General International
“If anyone wants to be first, let him be the last of all and who serves all” (Mark 9:35). This was the motto chosen by Renato Lima de Oliveira, who serves as the 16th President General International of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. In his inaugural 100 days in...
Vincentians Read and Live Scripture – Vincentians Believe
Vincentians Read and Live Scripture - Vincentians Believe – Vincentians Serve Rooted in Christ – Peace Prayer for Vincentians Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Read and Live Scripture We do this to connect with our Lord for better service to those in need....
Examination of Conscience for Vincentians
The following SlideShare presentation was adapted from a Prayerbook of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Scotland. As we approach the end of the calendar year let us reflect on how we are doing as Vincentians. The reflection was intended for the SSVP but...