“The question which divides men in our time is no longer a question of political systems. It is a social question: that is of knowing which will prevail: the spirit of selfishness or the spirit of sacrifice? Whether society is to be simply a great opportunity of exploitation for the benefit of the strongest or [...]
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The Vincentian Family Today
The amazing growth of the Vincentian Family is due to the attractiveness of the charisms of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and Blessed Rosalie Rendu, whose spirit and spirtuality appeal to the human heart.
> The International Association of Charities (AIC) or Ladies of Charity consists [...]
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Q. Who was Blessed Frederic Ozanam?
A. Blessed Frederic Ozanam (1813 – 1853) was founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Frederic was a husband and father, professor and servant of the poor. He founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a young student with others of the Sorbonne in Paris. Sister [...]
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Q. Does the Society have a mission statement?
A. Yes. A mission statement answers the who and what of an organization. It states in precise and concise language the composition and chief purpose of a group. The following is the Mission Statement of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States:
Inspired by Gospel [...]
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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 18, 2009
Gospel: (John 1:35-42)
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, John said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking [...]
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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
January 11, 2009
Gospel: (Mark 1: 7-11)
This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those [...]
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