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Christmas Has Come and Gone… But Not Homelessness
by John Freund, CM | January 16, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Christmas has come and gone… But not homelessness! What is being done by the Vincentian family and what still needs to be done?
Christmas Message from SSVP International President
by Javier F. Chento | December 23, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Renato Lima de Oliveira, SSVP International President shares a Christmas Message with the Vincentian Family.
President of SSVP USA Urges Passage of the FIRST STEP Act
“I was hungry and you fed me…”
by Famvin Media Resources | November 18, 2018 | Formation | 0 Comments
In the United States, Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for many of the dining rooms run by Vincentians.
Feast of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 2020 | Formation
Roman Catholic catechist. Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Activist for Spanish Romani causes. Patron saint of Romani people. Victim of the Spanish Republican militias during the Civil War.
First Meeting of the Confraternity of Spanish-Speaking Vincentian Musicians
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 20, 2020 | News
Is it possible that the world of poverty can be overcome through music? Is it possible to create a world in which all the members of the Vincentian Family sing praise to God?
Meditation On a Recent Home Visit
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 9, 2016 | Formation
Here are some questions to help you look back at a recent encounter with a neighbor and see more clearly where Christ was present in the joys or challenges.
From War Relief to Hurricane Relief – A Vincentian Heritage
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News
From the war torn provinces of 17th century France in the brutal Wars of Religion (echoed today?) to the devastation of 21st century hurricanes, Vincent and Vincentians illustrate a rich heritage of providing war relief and disaster relief. In his correspondence...
Helping Others as Jesus Would – God Does Not Make Mistakes
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Helping Others as Jesus Would - God Does Not Make Mistakes - Vincentian Mission - Thirsting for God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Helping Others as Jesus Would We are called not only to see Jesus in others, but also to be Jesus to others. Helping others and...
Vincentians Bring Mercy – God is Always on Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Bring Mercy - God is Always on Time - God Calls us to Give Up - Vincentians Give Freely Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Bring Mercy When our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being holy. Mercy comes from deep...
Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC | Sep 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
FEAST OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL September 27 Gospel: (Luke 4: 16-19) Jesus came to Nazareth where he had been reared, and entering the synagogue on the sabbath as he was in the habit of doing, he stood up to do the reading. When the book of the prophet Isaiah was...
God is Near – Promises of Love
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God is Near – Promises of Love – Jesus is the Savior – Going Forward Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God is Near Do you believe? Know and believe He is always with us, in good times and bad. We must believe and pray. I read a little article written by Billy...
National Friends of the Poor Walk: Sept. 24
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 17, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Help support your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Council by participating in the National Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 24. To find the Friends of the Poor Walk or Run in your area, click here. The Friends of the Poor®...
New International President and Council of SSVP
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 15, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and under the gaze of Saint Vincent de Paul, the installation ceremony of the XVI International President and International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul took place at the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in...
Fight Poverty: Vote! – Webinar this Thursday
by Jack Murphy | Sep 13, 2016 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
What does Catholic Social Teaching say about forming our Vincentian conscience for faithful citizenship in an election year? How can faith-filled voting affect social injustices and show our preferential option for the poor? Join Jack Murphy, SVdP Goal 4 Leader for...