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10-31-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA

10-31-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

BOO! I am your scariest trick-or-treater! Yes, I’ve been told that I have a face for radio. It’s that time of year, and today’s the day that we’re going to see the little gremlins coming to our door, yelling “trick or treat.” I can’t wait for it to get started. Much like our upcoming elections,…

Contemplation: Our Vincentian Hearts 800 800 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: Our Vincentian Hearts

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  In his encyclical, Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis focuses on the importance of the heart to the practice of our faith; not merely the physical, biological heart, but the heart which is the core of our being, the union of body and spirit. Not surprisingly, he…

SVDP Council Spotlight: Baltimore 1078 720 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

SVDP Council Spotlight: Baltimore

As a single mother to a grown, autistic son, Sarah faced a heartbreaking reality. Sarah had been commuting all the way across town for work. But then, she got divorced and that commute was no longer feasible. Her son couldn’t be left alone that long, so she had to choose between her job and caring…

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What does the Grants Pass decision mean for SVdP USA? 1080 720 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

What does the Grants Pass decision mean for SVdP USA?

THE RECENT GRANTS PASS U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION ALLOWS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE IT A CRIME FOR SOMEONE TO LIVE OUTSIDE AND UNSHELTERED IF THEY HAVE NO HOME. This is concerning because criminal laws do not address the actual problem of homelessness — which has more to do with skyrocketing housing costs and inflation than…

Vincentian Spotlight: Jim Dodd 1200 1200 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Vincentian Spotlight: Jim Dodd

FEW WEEKS BEFORE HIS RETIREMENT, JIM DODD SAW AN INTERVIEW ON TV THAT CHANGED HIS LIFE. It was the executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati discussing hunger and poverty at Thanksgiving. His eyes still well up as he recounts the moment he comprehended the suffering of people within his own community. “When you…

10-24-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA

10-24-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

My Vincentian Journey: Finding My Place in the Plan God has a plan for all of us. He knows how we fit into His plan long before we do. Sometimes our own plans for life might not go the way we expect, and we may even feel confused or alone. I have learned that if…

Contemplation: Be a Moment for Others 800 800 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: Be a Moment for Others

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Thrown from his horse and struck blind by a great flash of light, Saul of Tarsus then heard the voice of Jesus Christ, admonishing him for his oppression of the early Christians. Soon after, he would dedicate his life fully to Jesus Christ. We remember…

10-17-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA

10-17-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Today, the world seems to be constantly shifting beneath our feet. The political turmoil surrounding the 2024 presidential election, the ongoing wars and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the destruction wrought by Mother Nature by hurricanes and fires, and the relentless barrage of distressing news can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. In…

Contemplation: A Communion of Vincentians 800 800 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: A Communion of Vincentians

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Championship teams are often described as having a “culture of winning.” Our neighbors in generational poverty are sometimes described as living in a “culture of poverty.” Cultures are formed by shared beliefs – for the winning team, a belief that they are winners leads them…

I Am a Vincentian (Spanish version) -Video- 1080 1080 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

I Am a Vincentian (Spanish version) -Video-

¡Gracias vicentinos! During this Hispanic Heritage Month, we give a special shout to our Hispanic and Latino American Vincentians, celebrating the special contributions and talents that they bring to SVdP Conferences across the country. Our Spanish-speaking and bilingual Vincentians are indispensable in serving our neighbors in need. ¡GRACIAS for all that you do!   Translation:…

10-10-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1200 1200 SVDP USA

10-10-24 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

A Time of Prayer As I write this article, our country is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton is headed to create even more devastation. In times like these, our Vincentian family must gather and unite in what we do best — prayer & action! We must pray for all…

Contemplation: Charity Given and Received 800 800 SVDP USA
  • Kristen Blacksher

Contemplation: Charity Given and Received

By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Charity, Blessed Frédéric explained, was the strongest tie of friendship, but charity “is a fire that dies without being fed, and good works are the food of charity.” [82, to Curnier, 1834] This would make no sense if charity were a synonym for good works,…

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