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“Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.”
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, 40 days spent in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Lent gives us the opportunity to serve others through almsgiving, practice self-control through fasting, and abstain from luxuries to help lead us to...
The Visitation
Today we celebrate the feast of the Visitation, when the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. It may seem strange to celebrate a mere visit between family members, but this is no ordinary visit. Mary had just given her ‘yes’ to God, agreeing to bear his...
An Ocean of Mercy
“Give it all to God,” the priest said after I described my struggles with sinfulness, my shortcomings, my stubborn selfishness. “Give it all to God,” he said, “and know that He loves you. He loves you. He loves you.” Let those words wash over you in a wave of mercy –...
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Perseverance in Prayer
August 27th is typically observed as the feast of St. Monica, patron of wives, mothers, and victims of abuse. She is recognized as a saintly mother whose deep faith and fervent prayers led to the conversions of her pagan husband and wayward son (that son being St....
With a Little Help From Our Friends
When a neighbor contacts St. Vincent de Paul’s neighborhood ministries - known as conferences - for assistance, volunteer members visit the neighbor in their home. This Home Visit is the hallmark of St. Vincent de Paul conferences, as it enables personal accompaniment...
Cast All Your Worries On Him: The Peter Prescription
Isn’t it so easy to get bogged down with our daily worries and anxieties? There are so many distractions vying for our attention. It is too easy to turn our eyes from Jesus and forget that he cares deeply about us. As our director of spirituality Deacon Mark Danis...
Everyday Heroes
We are THANKFUL for the amazing people who show up every day and love their neighbors through their work and their presence at St. Vincent de Paul. One such person is Rehousing Manager Angel Bernard, who was recently honored as an Everyday Ohio Hero by the Ohio...
Walking the Way of the Cross
A reflection for Holy Week as together we enter into the Lord's Passion, Death, and Resurrection: All of us experience moments of darkness, when everything we do can feel like failure, everything we want to change we can't change yet. Patience isn't asked; it's...
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