Mass Reading & Meditation for August 16, 2009

Catholic Meditations
Meditation: John 6:51-58
Whoever eats of this bread will live forever. (John 6:51)
Eternal life simply through eating the Eucharistic bread? Surely there must be more to it than this—and there is, but not in the way we might imagine. Every day, Jesus invites us: “Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I [...]

SVDP 101 – # 2

Origins
St. Vincent founded three organizations, the first in 1617: the Confraternities of Charity, known in the United States as the Ladies of Charity. Under its current title as the International Association of Charities (AIC), it continues its mission of serving the poor.
In 1625 St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission, usually referred to as [...]

More Frequenty Asked Questions

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 [...]

This Week’s Vincentian Reflection …

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 25, 2009
Gospel: (Mark 1: 14-20)
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment.  The kingdom of God is at hand.  Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his [...]

Monday’s SVDP Trivia …

5.  Is the prayer important in the personal life of the Vincentians? Does it have a space in the conferences?
Answer below:
 
 
 
 
Yes. Yes.
 
Prayer is a dialogue of love with our God. It should feed our charitable activity.
As Christians, we believe that it is Christ himself that we meet in the person of the poor (Matthew, 25, [...]

This Week’s Vincentian Reflection …

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 [...]

The Jesus Prayer

By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to a certain devotion. In January, it is the Holy Name of Jesus. Through this devotion, the Church reminds us of the power of Christ’s Name and encourages us to pray in His Name. Keeping Christ’s Name always on our lips is a good [...]

Vincentian Reflection for Christmas …

CHRISTMAS
Gospel: (Luke 2:1-14)
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled… And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled [...]

This Week’s Vincentian Reflection …

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 14, 2008
Gospel: (John 1:6-8)
A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.  He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.  And this is the testimony of John.  When the Jews from Jerusalem [...]