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by Beth | Sep 8, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
My mother used to tell us her World War II stories in their brutality and destruction; in doing so, she hoped my siblings and I would grow more caring for each other and other people, and remain optimistic amid adversities. Those stories also offered us at tender age...
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by Beth | Sep 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Citizens of every condition, You, to whom the rigor of the times has taken away you the superfluous, you, who lack what is necessary, can do more than others, because of the evils you know. All who have the experience of public charity know that no one succours the...
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by Beth | Sep 7, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News
In January 2020, Rome became the epicenter of a historic event for the Vincentian Family: the meeting of leaders from over 100 branches of this spiritual and charitable family. This gathering brought together superiors general, presidents, and leaders of various...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2024 | Formation
The concept of social justice in Catholic thought is deeply rooted in the Church’s teachings and tradition. This notion revolves around the idea that all humans have intrinsic dignity and should be treated with fairness, equity, and respect. Social justice...
by Beth | Sep 6, 2024 | Formation
“Frederic Ozanam’s philosophy and work has much to offer those interested in community service and service learning. Thinkers such as John Dewey and Jane Addams believed that acts of charity allowed the rich to judge the poor and to excuse themselves from...
Westminster Abbey began as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
On this Feast Day we encourage you to start or continue reading St. Vincent's correspondence often, to be spiritually fed and supported by his guidance.
The “Educa Já” Project, an ongoing initiative by SSVP Brazil in São Paulo/SP, reaffirms the importance of education in human development and social inclusion.
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams.
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, November 14-17, will be a space to listen to the diverse voices within the Family, including ordained, married and single lay people, and all those committed to the Vincentian charism.