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12-1-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leader 900 900 SVDP USA
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12-1-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leader

Many of us have tried out a store or restaurant because of great and appealing advertising, only to have an unsatisfactory user experience once we arrived. Maybe it’s a price we didn’t expect, unfriendly or even rude personnel, or simply a feeling that the reality just didn’t live up to the expectation. Perhaps it is…

Contemplation — My God, I Give You My Heart 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — My God, I Give You My Heart

Our Rule repeatedly emphasizes the importance of prayer to our vocation. We pray often, the Rule reminds us. We live “a life of prayer and reflection, both at the individual and community level,” [Rule, Part I, 2.2] Prayer is central to our lives and to our vocation. So, as in all things, we must ask:…

A Week in Prayers November 21 – November 25 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers November 21 – November 25

Monday, November 21 Lord Jesus, Help me to give of my time and myself, To serve the neighbor in need; To give from my poverty or from my wealth, My two small coins, my second coat, And the love of the Lord above. Amen Tuesday, November 22 Jesus, Son of Man, Whose chose not power,…

SVdP News Roundup November 19 – November 25 3600 3600 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup November 19 – November 25

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 IRELAND: ‘Tattoos for Toys’ fundraiser brings festive cheer to Northern Ireland kids this Christmas IRELAND: Catholic social teaching and synodality key…

Disaster Services Update 11-23-2022 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Disaster Services Update 11-23-2022

Elizabeth Disco-Shearer, CEO of Disaster Services Corporation, journeyed across Florida this past week to assess the widespread devastation left behind by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The groundwork has been laid to provide both Rapid Response and Long-Term Recovery Grants to the affected Councils that have established a plan for the next phase of recovery. The…

11-23-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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11-23-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, Almost 40 years ago, I was part of a group that started a free community meal program. In the beginning, many of our guests were homeless and living on the streets. On one occasion, one of my fellow organizers pulled a man aside to address some behavior issues and concluded by telling…

Contemplation — Our Long-Term Vision 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Our Long-Term Vision

Our Manual explains that Vincentians “trust in Providence” in our works and in our lives. [Manual, p. 63] We understand this to mean, as Christ taught in the Sermon on the Mount, that we should not worry about tomorrow, that we should let the day’s own troubles be enough. [Matthew 6:25-34] But how do we…

SVdP News Roundup November 12 – November 18 3600 3600 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup November 12 – November 18

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 IRELAND: SVP receiving 800 requests for assistance on a daily basis ITALY: Pope blesses ‘begging statue’ that will help Vincentians build homes…

A Week in Prayers November 14 – November 18 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers November 14 – November 18

Monday, November 14 Lord Jesus, You are the light of the world. Lead me from darkness, Fill me with the light of Your love Let it shine forth from me In all that I do in Your name. Amen Tuesday, November 15 Light of the World, fall upon me, Awaken me from my slumber. As…

Contemplation — Practice Makes Perfect 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Practice Makes Perfect

When we become Vincentians, whether as active or associate members, one of the things we promise is to live our Rule. This is, of course, a promise we should make only after reading it! Although our Rule is relatively brief, it’s still a little long to memorize. So, in order to live it, we need…

SVdP News Roundup Nov. 5 – Nov. 11 3600 3600 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup Nov. 5 – Nov. 11

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: The Vinnie’s Somerset Community Hub are calling out for Vinnie’s Van volunteers AUSTRALIA: St Vincent de Paul Society chooses its…

A Week in Prayers November 7 – November 11 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers November 7 – November 11

Monday, November 7 This is the day You have made, O Lord, No greater joy could I have! All that I see, each person I meet, Is a gift from Your loving hands. Amen Tuesday, November 8 My Lord and my God, Creator of all, Thank you all Your gifts: My talents, my successes, My…

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