I read once that a society can be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable, I wonder how we will be judged?
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Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society
by Famvin Media Resources | September 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
by Javier F. Chento | January 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 22, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.

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...
Physician – “Working Mom” – Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 12, 2013 | Church, News
She wanted to be a missionary in Brazil, but this member of the Society of Vincent de Paul found sanctity as a physician and "working Mom". Continuing our Vincentian Year of Faith Series we feature the heroic modern saint, St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962). See the...
Paper mache man highlights Homeless week
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A paper mache homeless man highlights plight of homeless in Australia during Homeless Person's Week. The scene caught the eye of passers-by and made them think!The following story by John Gass from the Australian site My Daily News Meradith Callan of Tomewin with the...
Vincentian Collaboration and “Voice of the Poor”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Reflections on collaboration in advocacy from the "Voice of the Poor committee "of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul..C The Society of St. Vincent de Paul "Voice of the Poor" has always used a collaborative approach to advocacy. We learned early on that, while...
SVDP USA WYD blog
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The final post from Isabelle Granados... I am so grateful for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Being a Vincentian for about three years has encouraged me to put my faith in action by serving the poor. Seeing so many young Vincentians in Belo Horizonte and how...
Complete Canadian SVDP reports from Brazil
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2013 | Vincentian Family
From Saturday... Saturday was an amazing day! In the morning, there was no Catechesis, so many of us caught up on some much needed sleep! After we all got ready we headed to the mall to get lunch. Due to the nice weather, they had the top patio open for people to take...
SVdP Capwiz Alert: House Seeks Food Stamp Deal
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Help Prevent Drastic Cuts to SNAPÂ The "scandal of hunger" which Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have addressed, the plight of our immigrant sisters and brothers seeking a decent way of life for their families, and the struggle that many poor, underemployed and...
SVDP “most effective brand in Australia”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
According to AD News St Vincent de Paul, Unilever top Global Effies Index. In doing so it finds itself in some very elite company. Unilever is the most effective marketer in Australia while St Vincent de Paul Society is the most effective brand, according to the 2013...
Sit at the feet of Jesus… Dream
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In her weekly relfection Lynn suggests we reflect - Sit at the feet of Jesus – Our Benefactor – I have a Dream – I love you Lord My Dear Vincentian Family: My prayer for you today is one of thanksgiving. Lord for all the blessings bestowed upon our Vincentian Family...
“I have a Dream” SVDP President at WYD
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In her weekly Vincentian reflection Lynn L'Heureux writes... "I have a Dream:  Michael Thio (President General of SSVP International) His words to this song (and he is a beautiful singer). We have a dream, Jesus is He: He shows us the way, we follow Him. Jesus is...