Dave Barringer CEO of the SVDP in the United States writes July 2, 2015 of his 20 sec0nds with the Pope... If you had...
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Vincentian leader speaks out about the media
by John Freund, CM | June 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, asks where are the cries of the millions of Americans who are poor? Where are the stories about poverty, need and disaster, or the solutions to these problems?
Bringing visibility to the poor – Vinnies CEO
by John Freund, CM | June 11, 2015 | News | 0 Comments
“Advocacy in Australia is enormously important,” Dr Falzon says warning that if we allow governments to try to shut down advocacy, or shoot the messengers, we do so at our own peril as a society.
Discounted SVDP Formation materials
by John Freund, CM | June 10, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
As we begin the Year of Vincentian Family Collaboration the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is offer discounted Formation materials
SVDP, US Bishops and Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
by John Freund, CM | June 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
SVDP, US Bishops offer points for reflection concerning the Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
Electing new SVDP President
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2015 | News
Karl Michael Hila offers a Facebook report on the SVDP meeting to elect new President. International Executive...
Narrow Path – Open Hands and Hearts – Look Forward – Facing the Storm
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Lynn L'Heureux offers her weekly reflection on Narrow Path - Open Hands and Hearts - Look Forward – Facing the Storm...
What happens when the SVDP well runs dry?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
…what happens when a small-scale disaster happens? Or when a community needs basics like food and water, or shelter, or educational assistance, outside of a disaster?
Vincentian – There but for the grace of God…
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
I realized that the poor and those in need did not bring it on themselves in most cases, as people accuse them of. I also realized: “There but for the grace of God go I.”
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
Calgary Craft Beers + SVDP = $30,000 raised for Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Calgary Craft Beers + SVDP = $30,000 raised for Christmas
New Vincent Mural for Thrift Store
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County unveiled a new mural by local artist Blanca Santander at its Kent Thrift Store Dec. 3 according to Northwest Catholic Santander completed the mural in collaboration with students from Kent schools and...
Who are Vincentians?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
“As a Vincentian, I am privileged to be called to serve those in poverty, inspired by the spirit of St. Vincent. ” So, who are the Vincentians? What are their characteristics?
How will we be judged as a society? Missed opportunities?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
I read once that a society can be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable, I wonder how we will be judged?
Epiphany – Who is Your Anchor? – Hungry for God – God Grants Miracles
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 12, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Epiphany – Who is Your Anchor? – Hungry for God – God Grants Miracles
What is the Vincentian Way?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
What is the Vincentian Way? Reflections from Mike Syslo, National Senior Director of Governance of the Vincent de Paul Society We often hear the expression, “That’s the way we do things as Vincentians.” Or the reverse is heard as well: “That’s not the way Vincentians...