by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do you Hear the Word? – What is Your Goal? – Harmony & Peace – What is God’s Job? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday July 22, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: During these lazy days of summer, remember to pray and talk to our Lord. We cannot take a vacation...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”. Introduction from SVP National President The SVP sees at first hand the impact that the crisis and the austerity...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
St. Gianna Beretta has been named Patron Saint of World Meeting of Families. 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”. She was a pediatrician and mother of four, who...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
THE EUCHARIST COMMITS US TO THE POOR This is the title of article 1397 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The text is a quote from St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople, a Church Father from the fourth century. “To receive in truth the Body and Blood...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Local SVdP Councils Need Help at U.S. Border The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol office estimates that more than 90,000 unaccompanied children will cross into the United States in 2014. You Can Help! Send domestic twinning support directly to local SVdP Councils in the...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day and Fast Tuesday July 15, 2014 Bloom Where You Are Planted. – You Are the Bounty – Servant’s Rules – We Are Fam-ily! Dear Vincentian Family: Celebration time is every day. Look around you and celebrate everything God places before you. Sometimes...
