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by Beth | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “All those who have experience of public charity,” wrote Bl. Frédéric in 1848, “know that the poor are never better helped than by the poor.” [To Good People, L’ere Nouvelle, 1848] Those who have suffered deprivation and...
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by Beth | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is meek and lowly of heart. Hence, he wants us to be meek and lowly of heart also, and not at all haughty. John and the other disciples way well be as jealous for Jesus’ sake as Joshua was for Moses’. Or they may be so haughty. Haughty enough to think that...
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by Beth | Sep 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“PUT YOUR TRUST IN HIM AND FOLLOWING HIS EXAMPLE, ALWAYS ACT HUMBLY, GRACIOUSLY, AND IN GOOD FAITH.” – SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL The two fundamental sources of Saint Vincent de Paul’s teachings are the Gospel and lived experience. He wanted his followers to put the...
by Beth | Sep 22, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week:...
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by Beth | Sep 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We are useless servants: such is the testimony that must give those who unite to serve God and men. […] Not to show ourselves, but let us to be seen: such could be our formula and is, more or less, among the maxims of a great apostle of charity, Saint Francis de...
by Beth | Sep 20, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
We would like to draw your attention to a new video from the Daughters of Charity International: “St. Vincent de Paul is more than just a historical figure; he symbolizes the power of transformation. He is known as the ‘Mystic of Charity’ who dedicated his life...
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.