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Contemplation: Catching a Glimpse 720 482 Tim Williams

Contemplation: Catching a Glimpse

Leer en Español By Timothy P. Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  There are few things that can cheer a parent’s heart more than to hear their child exclaim, “This was the best day of my life!” Hearing this is one of the best moments of the parent’s life, no matter what else…

The Well: Formation and Spirituality Video Library 150 150 Tim Williams

The Well: Formation and Spirituality Video Library

The Society has published many books and documents for purchase or download, but there are also many videos available for personal enrichment, or to share at Conference or Council Meetings. Spirituality and Formation Channel On the Society’s Vimeo pages, there is a special channel for videos related to Spirituality and Formation. There are almost fifty…

The Well: Refresh – Renew – Refuel – Reflect 150 150 Tim Williams

The Well: Refresh – Renew – Refuel – Reflect

By Marge McGinley, National Vincentian Formation Committee Chair Some people say that summer slows down a little but really summer offers us different choices, especially if Our Lord has led us to work in Formation. Most of our workshops where we spend time teaching and hopefully inspiring our Vincentians to grow in holiness as they…

The Well: Learning from Christ How to Find Him in the Moment of Encounter 1600 1200 Tim Williams

The Well: Learning from Christ How to Find Him in the Moment of Encounter

By Rita St. Pierre, National Vincentian Spirituality Committee Chair As Vincentians, we often are reminded that our charism is “finding the face of Christ in the poor.” But how do we understand the term “charism” and how do we live it? The word “charism” is from the Greek and means “favor” or “free gift.” Charisms…

El Pozo: Una Refrescante Fuente Vicentina 7-2025 1048 584 Tim Williams

El Pozo: Una Refrescante Fuente Vicentina 7-2025

Aprender de Cristo en como verlo en el momento del encuentro Por Rita St. Pierre, Presidenta del Comité Nacional de Espiritualidad Vicentina Como Vicentinos, a menudo se nos recuerda que nuestro carisma es “ver el rostro de Cristo en los pobres”. Pero ¿cómo entender el término “carisma” y cómo lo vivimos? La palabra “carisma” proviene…

Contemplation: Not to Gratify, but to Glorify 720 478 Tim Williams

Contemplation: Not to Gratify, but to Glorify

Leer en Español By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  Vincentians around the world and across nearly two centuries are united by a common Rule that reflects not only the purpose and ends of the Society, but the practical experience of the founders who first sought to achieve those ends. The Rule…

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6-12-25 Weekly Questions & Answers – Clarification

Clarification to the June 12, 2025 Q&A  Q: If a Vincentian moves to a new parish, can they remain with the Conference in their old parish or should they join the Conference in their new parish? The recently published answer to the question above included the statement, “Members of the Society should affiliate themselves with…

6-26-25 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 admin

6-26-25 Weekly Questions & Answers

June 26, 2025 Q: Is it permissible for non-Catholic associate members to be members of our board of directors? A: Non-Catholics may not be officers. That is confirmed in the Rule, Part III, Statute 3: “Only Active Members hold office in the organization.” Non-Catholics cannot be Active Members. Many of our Councils have members of the community…

Contemplation: The Best of Our Ability 720 476 Tim Williams

Contemplation: The Best of Our Ability

Leer en Español By Timothy Williams, Senior Director of Formation and Leadership Development  “Serve the poor to the best of your ability,” St. Vincent taught, “and entrust the rest to the goodness of God.” [CCD VII:256] We understand this, correctly, as an admonition to trust in Divine Providence, and to act with humility, understanding that…

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Feature: Poverty Program committees

A Tradition of Transformative Action  By Steve Uram, National Director of Poverty Programs The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is composed of individuals who seek personal holiness through works of charity – in other words, we are called to action. When you think of advocacy, your mind may immediately move to our National Voice…

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