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Bl. Giuseppe Toniolo was an Italian Catholic layman, husband, father, economist, and member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. See a presentation and video

Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M. defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.” See a presentation

“…the saints who have left behind a profound impression in the history of humankind and of the Church did so because they have discovered a new dimension to Christianity, that is to say, they have started a new way of living the message of Jesus… To that genre of spirituality that has enriched Christianity by transforming some universal values, to the type of Saint Benedict of Nursia, of Saint Francis of Assisi or of Saint Therese of Jesus belongs Saint Vincent de Paul.” (José María Román, C.M.) See presentation – PART 3

“…the saints who have left behind a profound impression in the history of humankind and of the Church did so because they have discovered a new dimension to Christianity, that is to say, they have started a new way of living the message of Jesus… To that genre of spirituality that has enriched Christianity by transforming some universal values, to the type of Saint Benedict of Nursia, of Saint Francis of Assisi or of Saint Therese of Jesus belongs Saint Vincent de Paul.” (José María Román, C.M.) See presentation – PART 2

“…the saints who have left behind a profound impression in the history of humankind and of the Church did so because they have discovered a new dimension to Christianity, that is to say, they have started a new way of living the message of Jesus… To that genre of spirituality that has enriched Christianity by transforming some universal values, to the type of Saint Benedict of Nursia, of Saint Francis of Assisi or of Saint Therese of Jesus belongs Saint Vincent de Paul.” (José María Román, C.M.) See presentation

As we approach St. Vincent’s Feast Day on September 27, let’s visit with Fr. Patrick Griffin, C.M. some of the places where St. Vincent lived and ministered. See the presentation

St. Vincent was concerned with seeing that the Good News would come to the poor, not just through words but through deeds. See a presentation

In the crucifix St. John Gabriel Perboyre contemplated the greatest mystery of love. See the presentation

September 9 is the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Check your knowledge… take the quiz

The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships. See a presentation