Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Origin of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Bringing together two worlds that did not know each other
This was the crisis situation in which 7 young men stood up and decided “to go to the margins”. This is a dramatic, very moving and very topical story, with many parallels between that period and our own.
Visit to the Tomb of Frederic Ozanam (video)
Visit the tomb of Frederic Ozanam in this video from VinFlix. Commentary by Fr. Joseph Agostino, C.M.
Housing for Homeless Students in Eugene, Oregon
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Eugene, Oregon is taking steps to alleviate the growing number of homeless students in the city. In a report from KVAL in Eugene, Oregon: Monday night, the Eugene City Council approved the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s application to...
God’s Perfect Plan – The Puzzle in Our Lives
God’s Perfect Plan - The Puzzle in Our Lives - Vincentians Need to Pause - Vincentian Gratitude Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God's Perfect Plan God’s plan is so perfect that even sin, tragedy, and painful deaths are used to bring us to divine union. God wisely...
Notice the Invisible Christ – Where is God?
Notice the Invisible Christ - Where is God? - Vincentians Have Confidence in God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Notice the Invisible Christ “Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and...
Meditation On a Recent Home Visit
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
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
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
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
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
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...
