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Contemplation: Thy Will Be Done 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation: Thy Will Be Done

We often use the word “discernment” simply as a synonym for decision-making, with an added sense of prayerful consideration. While this captures part of the meaning, discernment could also be considered the opposite of decision-making. When we discern, we seek not our best option between two choices, but true insight into God’s will in the…

St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinics Transform More Than Just Smiles 697 590 SVDP USA
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St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinics Transform More Than Just Smiles

Various St. Vincent de Paul Conferences across the U.S. are home to dental clinics providing quality dental services to those in need. And while those served have a big reason to smile, so do the volunteers and staff who make it all happen. Here’s the story of one dental staff member at SVdP Phoenix’s Virginia…

1-10-2022 to 1-15-2022 News Roundup 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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1-10-2022 to 1-15-2022 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 IRELAND: SVP Handover Running of Carlow Homeless Service IRELAND: Taoiseach expresses ‘concern’ over rising homelessness figures IRELAND: SVP car draw raises…

Daily Prayer 1-10-2022 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayer 1-10-2022

Daily Prayer for Monday, January 10, 2022 Lord Jesus, Grant me the virtue of gentleness Help me to listen with patience To act with kindness To offer my heart to all Amen Written by National Vincentian Formation Director, Tim Williams.

Contemplation – The Opposite of Selfless is Self 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation – The Opposite of Selfless is Self

The Rule informs us that the Vincentian virtue of selflessness is “dying to our ego with a life of self-sacrifice; members share their time, their possessions, their talents and themselves in a spirit of generosity.” [Rule, Part I, 2.5.1] To share generously is surely virtuous behavior, but as St. Vincent always emphasized, it is the…

News Roundup January 1 – January 7 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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News Roundup January 1 – January 7

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: New charity chief has lived on both sides of poverty IRELAND: Heart warming wedding rings appeal – may have been…

Daily Prayer 1-7-2022 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayer 1-7-2022

Daily Prayer for Friday, January 7, 2022 Through the troubles of the day, Through the darkness of the night, I place my faith in You, Lord. Down the long, uncertain path, Through both storms and sun, I place my hope in You, Lord. Thankful always for Your gifts, Given to me to share, I place…

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

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