Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Listen in Silence – Feel the Joy
by Lynn L'Heureux | August 28, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Do we really listen? Today’s Inspirational Snippet: God’s voice is waiting in the scriptures, in Christian music, in that spiritual book you’ve got on your table?
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person
by Lynn L'Heureux | August 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
by Lynn L'Heureux | August 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lynn L’Heureux reflects… Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
Friendship – The Gift of Love – We are One
by Lynn L'Heureux | July 31, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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National Friends of the Poor Walk: September 29
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 11, 2018 | 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...
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Discovering Hope Through Home Visits
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A video from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Seattle/King County Washington briefly discusses some of the things we learn through home visits with people living in poverty.
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Lord, Teach Us to Think Anew!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Are we ready to leave the box of our normal thinking and to find the opportunity that lies disguised in this challenge? Show us the truth that will set us free.
Vincentian Service of Charity – Choose Happiness
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Service of Charity – Choose Happiness - Remembering – Vincentian Pilgrimage Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 20, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: Always take time to pray for one another and especially our youth, our future. We always...
Sick with worry report
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2015 | News
Sick with worry report: People’s desire to participate shines through The St Vincent de Paul Society has marked Anti-Poverty Week 2015 with the launch of the ‘Sick with worry…’report containing stories from the front-line of inequality and 14 recommendations for...
Preparing to serve others at Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2015 | Formation
Too early? Not really if you are planning to serve others. William Graham offers his thoughts on what it takes preparing to serve others at Christmas time. He writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is already doing to make...
Visual aid for prayer for refugees
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
From Rose Mullarkey in the UK, we received a short but powerful prayer on behalf of refugees. The prayer was composed by Fr. John Feeney of Shrewsbury, UK. VinFormation prepared a meditative version on Slideshare, to enable you to pray for and with the suffering...
Sharing Love – Act Accordingly
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sharing Love - Act Accordingly – Image of God - Do You Feel Called? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 13, 2015 Greetings Vincentians: Remember to pray and fast. When you fast with your prayer, it is more meaningful. The best things to fast from...
Mental illness and the role of the Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Society CEO David Barringer speaks out on mental illness and the role of the Vincentians.... "Mental illness is not a blanket excuse for criminal acts, or for that matter homelessness or unemployment. But it is a factor for some and we can’t ignore...
Nepal: first activity report after earthquake
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 6, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
At exactly 11:56 am Saturday, 25th April 2015, the long overdue mega earthquake shook the entire country Nepal. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake caused 9,058 known fatalities, 16949 injuries, 400340 buildings damaged and much more. Over half of Nepal’s 75 districts have...
Tunnel of Despair – A Cheerful Heart – Vincentian Spirituality
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, October 6, 2015 I went to adoration recently. Towards the end of my hour, I realized that I had not done a lot of praying, not really. I had just been sitting there, keeping Jesus company, kind of waiting with Him. ...
SVdP Responds to California Wildfires
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Give Help & Hope to People in Need! Vincentians are working with families who have lost their homes to the Middletown Valley and other California wildfires. There are three Councils working with the survivors. SVdP volunteers have met with more than 300 families...