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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...
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The Beating Heart of St. Vincent de Paul
The banner outside the St. Vincent de Paul Shelter for Women and Families proclaims that “Love Lives Here,” a sign that all are welcome, all are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, and all we do is rooted in love for God and neighbor. On an even...
Like a Good Neighbor, St. Vincent’s There
September is National Preparedness Month, and like a good neighbor, St. Vincent's there. As the leaves change and seasons shift, the wind begins to blow cooler and cooler, we, like the squirrels, ought to be preparing for winter. Instead of collecting acorns,...
Food for the Soul
The simplest gifts often have the biggest impact on our neighbors in need, but perhaps none other than a hearty home-cooked meal to nourish the body and soul in times of stress. The children, women, and men who come to our shelters for rest are all experiencing some...
Let There Be Light: In the Beginning (of the Society)
It began with firewood—the spark that lit the fire in the heart for love of neighbor. A group of college buddies in 1833 who loved God and studied theology felt that something was missing. They were convicted to live their faith in a more active, tangible way....
We are One Body–the Body of Christ
“Thank you very much for all you’ve done. You are a part of this blessing. Without each and every one of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” As I sat across from this man and listened to him repeat over and over what a blessing we all are, how much he loves each and...
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