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Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Second Annual SVDP National Young Adult Service Day
by Elizabeth Astridge | March 24, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Vincentian Virtues in Action: Bill’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | March 18, 2018 | Formation | 0 Comments
Discovering the Vincentian spirit, through short video stories.
More Stories– Vincentian Virtues in Action
by Famvin Media Resources | March 16, 2018 | Formation | 0 Comments
This Lent we have been discovering the Vincentian Virtues, through short videos.
Simple Guide to Apostolic Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | March 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lent is a time to reflect, a time to listen. Here is a simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.
Encounter: “The Life and Legacy of Blessed Frederic Ozanam”
by .famvin | Apr 27, 2019 | News
St. Vincent de Paul’s Ralph Middlecamp and Ray Sickinger on Catholic Faith Network Series “Encounter”
How a Smashed Car Helped Build a Better Community in New Jersey
by .famvin | Jan 26, 2019 | News
It all started when the personal vehicle of the president of the Society of St Vincent DePaul was rear-ended – the back end smashed beyond repair.
Doing good behind the scenes
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Vincent dePaul Society USA, articulates something that many in the Vincentian Family can relate to: Doing good behind the scenes. And then seeing people finally catch on to an issue...even if they don't recognize all the spade work that went...
The Value of Suffering
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Value of Suffering -- Vincentians are Merciful – See your Miracles in Prayer – Forgiveness and Trust God’s Plan Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 12. 2016 The Value of Suffering – Many of those we serve are suffering more than we know. Our job as...
Examination of a Vincentian Social Conscience
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In his blog, A Voice of the Poor - Looking at life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Jack Murphy presents various resources available that "help for our beliefs and to compare our actions to the standards of our faith." These include the Ignatian Spiritual...
Healing Hands
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Healing Hands - Beggars for the Poor – Giving a Second Chance – Prayers Make Miracles Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Healing Hands – Vincentians are doing God’s work, by bringing His healing hands to all in need. We receive this gift...
St. Vincent de Paul Television Appearance
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 2, 2016 | News, Other Branch News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, National President Sheila Gilbert and National CEO Dave Barringer will be featured in an all new episode of the Eternal Word Television Network series, "The Church Universal." This brand-new St. Vincent de Paul episode will air on...
Do we betray others?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Do we Betray Others? - Do People Care? - Vincentians, Friends of Jesus – Vincentian Spirituality Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 22 Do we Betray Others? – This has been on my mind since Palm Sunday when I watched The Passion, a musical performed...
What happened to the issue of poverty?
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What happened to the issue of poverty? Like a set of misplaced keys, I know it was there a minute ago but now I can’t find it. Within the past year, poverty was the issue of the day on the national stage. Stemming from the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty,...
Vincentians Care
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians Care - Vincentians Bring Mercy – Forgiveness is Power - Vincentians Validated by God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Vincentians Care - Identifying the least among us and reaching out to them is a good Lenten exercise. As...
Dr. Michael Thio speaking to Caritas in Rome
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 19, 2016 | News, Other Branch News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dr. Michael Thio, President General of the International SSDP, spoke to Caritas in Rome in February. The topic of Dr. Thio's address was the encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, God is Love, and what the challenges are for Catholic charity organizations. The 54-minute...