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A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1-6-2022 1367 1520 SVDP USA

A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1-6-2022

Dear Vincentian Friends, Happy New Year! The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, who is depicted as having two faces; one looks forward and the other backward. This matches what we often do when we transition from one year to the next. What was your Vincentian experience like last year, and…

Daily Prayer 1-6-2022 940 788 SVDP USA

Daily Prayer 1-6-2022

Daily Prayer for Thursday, January 6, 2022 My Lord Whom I cannot see, I will love You in the neighbors before me; In them and through them, In acts and in words, In Your name and for Your sake. Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1-13-2022 1363 1363 SVDP USA

A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1-13-2022

The holidays are mostly behind us. We stare into our refrigerators now, looking for leftovers while they last. The cakes and cookies were the first to go, followed by anything we could put into a sandwich. Now we are left with items requiring a bit more creativity. Behold, the humble can of cranberry sauce. It…

Daily Prayer – Wednesday, January 5, 2022 940 788 SVDP USA

Daily Prayer – Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Daily Prayer for Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Lord, I love you With all of my heart With all of my soul With all of my strength With all of my thoughts With all of my actions Live in me, Lord, With Your love. Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

1-4-2022 Daily Prayer 940 788 SVDP USA

1-4-2022 Daily Prayer

Daily Prayer for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Lord, help me to see What I have is enough My time, my talents, My possessions, myself Enough to give Like the loaves and fish Like the love of God That multiplies when it is shared Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

Contemplation – Behold, I Make All Things New 940 788 SVDP USA

Contemplation – Behold, I Make All Things New

Vincentians serve in hope! Not merely the hope of a paid light bill, but the hope of Christ’s promise, the hope of new life, and the hope of a church that “is ever renewing itself…” [Ozanam in Baunard, 20] The neighbors we serve often lack hope – any kind of hope. Burdened with material needs,…

Dec. 20 – Dec. 30 News Roundup 1200 1200 SVDP USA

Dec. 20 – Dec. 30 News Roundup

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: A little kindness goes a long way CANADA: Anonymous donation supports hundreds of local families IRELAND: Ryan Tubridy in awe…

January is Poverty Awareness Month 940 788 SVDP USA

January is Poverty Awareness Month

According to Poverty USA, more than 38 million people in the United States currently live in poverty. The month of January is dedicated to bringing awareness to this crucial issue that is at the forefront of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s mission. January is Poverty Awareness Month. Who Lives in Poverty? Individuals and…

12-30-2021 Daily Prayer 940 788 SVDP USA

12-30-2021 Daily Prayer

Daily Prayer for Thursday, December 30, 2021 Lord of creation, Of night and of day, Lord of the manger, Lord of the hay, Newborn Lord In the cold of night, Infant mild God’s great light My heart is filled With love for You Enough to love Your children, too. Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation…

12-29-2021 Daily Prayer 940 788 SVDP USA

12-29-2021 Daily Prayer

Daily Prayer for Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Create me anew, O Lord! Free me from worldly bonds Help me to walk in humble simplicity Help me to walk in Your light Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

12-28-2021 Daily Prayer 940 788 SVDP USA

12-28-2021 Daily Prayer

Daily Prayer for Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Lord Jesus lead me From the darkness of night From the cold of the rain From sin and from doubt Through sadness and pain Lord Jesus lead me To walk in Your light Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

12-27-2021 Daily Prayer 940 788 SVDP USA

12-27-2021 Daily Prayer

Daily Prayer for Monday, December 27, 2021 Lord, receive my humble prayer, Offered in gratitude. Grant me peace, O Lord, not comfort, As I follow in Your path. Your will be done through me. Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

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