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Contemplation — The First Bloom 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Contemplation — The First Bloom

When we hear the expression “from the heart” we understand it to mean that the speech or action is both emotional and sincere; it is powerfully felt, so much so that the action it inspires cannot be resisted. When we open our hearts, we invite others in so that they may know us more deeply.…

SVdP News Roundup March 25 — March 31 1080 1080 SVDP USA

SVdP News Roundup March 25 — March 31

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: Vinnies Calls for Support of Refugee Justice on Palm Sunday AUSTRALIA: Senate Urged by Vinnies to Pass Housing Package AUSTRALIA:…

A Week in Prayers March 27 – March 31 1080 1080 SVDP USA

A Week in Prayers March 27 – March 31

Monday, March 27 Lord Jesus, Savior, Help me to carry my cross daily As I seek to follow You. When I sweat, cool my brow; When I stumble, lift me up; For the cross is mine alone, But I am Yours. Amen Tuesday, March 28 Holy Mary, pray for us, That we may hear the…

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Conflict in Conference Meetings

Conference meetings are intended to be “mutually fulfilling” gatherings where members joyfully share their experiences, grow in faith and make plans to serve others. Sometimes, however, members do not always agree on how to go about these activities and the meetings are far from mutually fulfilling. Managing meeting conflict is almost never at the top…

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SVdP Disaster Services Attends Legal Services Forum

SVdP Disaster Services Corporation CEO, Elizabeth Disco-Shearer recently attended the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) of America’s Access to Justice Forum. The forum was aimed at advocating for more legal aid dollars in disaster aid and increased services to affected families without ready access to legal services. During the forum, Elizabeth gained insight into the lives…

03-30-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA

03-30-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” This sentence from the Gospel of Matthew was a touchstone that our founders used to remind themselves of the blessing of being together. You can find the phrase three times in letters written by…

Our Faith in Action Available for Online Viewing! 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Our Faith in Action Available for Online Viewing!

Did you miss Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul when it aired on EWTN? Don’t worry! The entire series is now available for online viewing on SVdP’s Vimeo and YouTube pages. If you don’t have time to watch a full episode or are looking for a specific story, you can…

Contemplation — Just Vincentian Enough 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Contemplation — Just Vincentian Enough

“Well,” we sometimes admonish ourselves when an idea we’re discussing doesn’t seem quite right, “that’s not very Vincentian.” The phrase is a simple reminder of who we are, and how we act. It needs no further explanation. After all, our Rule finds it sufficient to say that “Visits to the Poor are made in a…

SVdP News Roundup March 18 – March 24 1080 1080 SVDP USA

SVdP News Roundup March 18 – March 24

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: Homeless services buckling under pressure as Queensland’s housing crisis deepens UNITED KINGDOM: SVP distributes emergency ‘Vinnie packs’ to homeless NATIONAL…

A Week in Prayers March 20 – March 24 1080 1080 SVDP USA

A Week in Prayers March 20 – March 24

Monday, March 20 To do Your will at all times, Lord, To serve You in the poor, To let You in to dine When you knock upon the door. To see You and to serve You, With zeal and without fear, My efforts do not tire me, My heart is filled with cheer! Amen Tuesday,…

03-23-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA

03-23-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

While watching a football game recently, I noticed that one of the linebackers was the same height and weight as myself. Of course, he was built exactly right to play the game, and I’m built exactly right to watch the game from my couch. With a little more reflection I wondered if after years of…

Contemplation — The Journey Together 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Contemplation — The Journey Together

“Vincentians,” the Rule reminds us, “are called to journey together towards holiness.” [Rule, Part I, 2.2] We repeat this often among ourselves, perhaps sometimes at the risk of it becoming a mere slogan. It is good to consider more deeply from time to time exactly what we are saying, and more importantly to ask ourselves:…

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