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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…

2022 World Day of the Poor 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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2022 World Day of the Poor

“May this 2022 World Day of the Poor be for us a moment of grace. May it enable us to make a personal and communal examination of conscience and to ask ourselves whether the poverty of Jesus Christ is our faithful companion in life.” – Pope Francis This Sunday, November 13, 2022, the Catholic Church…

11-10-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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11-10-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

On occasion we will be asked by the media, or by Catholic interest groups, to show the impact of the Society on the community and how we measure our success.  I love to be asked about this, but I also hate it. How do we measure our success as the Society? This is more difficult…

SVdP National Council Welcomes National Director of Poverty Programs 1080 1080 SVDP USA

SVdP National Council Welcomes National Director of Poverty Programs

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to welcome the new National Director of Poverty Programs, Steve Uram. Steve will be work as the Society’s representative among Catholic groups including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and other national nonprofit groups regarding public policy. He will serve…

11-17-22 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 900 900 SVDP USA

11-17-22 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Television watchers are used to mid-season breaks, long gaps between seasons, and mid-season replacements that all make it difficult to get into a viewing routine for their favorite shows. I’m not sure if the DVR was the answer, or part of the cause, for this programming chaos! Add in a pandemic that severely affected production…

Contemplation — He’s Right Over There 1080 1080 SVDP USA

Contemplation — He’s Right Over There

Vincentians are people of prayer – it is central to our vocation. Equal to it, though, is our commitment to go out and do. In the doing, we receive God’s transformational grace; we grow closer to perfect union with Christ by serving Him exactly as he has asked us to do, in the person of…

News Roundup October 29 – November 4 3600 3600 SVDP USA

News Roundup October 29 – November 4

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: Hidden designer items up for grabs in Vinnies treasure hunt AUSTRALIA: Vinnies calls for urgent help for struggling Australians NATIONAL…

The Week in Prayers October 31 – November 4 1080 1080 SVDP USA

The Week in Prayers October 31 – November 4

Monday, October 31 Lord Jesus, I praise Your name! Grant Your blessing to all those in need. Make me Your instrument To ease their suffering, So they may draw closer to You Amen Tuesday, November 1 O God, I am bound to You Body and soul By a faith that never dies O Jesus, I…

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