Formation/Spirituality

Vincentian Reflections on the Stations of the Cross:
A common spiritual practice during Lent is praying and reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. This version of the Stations contains reflections pertinent to our Vincentian ministry read more ...

PRAYER BEFORE TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS:
Anne Trainor, member of St. Helen Conference in Georgetown, TX, developed a prayer to assist Conference members prepare for telephone interviews with people seeking assistance read more ...

Formator Training
The Diocesan Council of Phoenix presents their expanded version of the Ozanam Orientation many times each year. This requires a cadre of Trainers. They defined a formation and certification process for their Trainers. read more ...

Vincentian Spirituality ... It really works!
The Society’s re-discovery in recent years of its unique spirituality - in traditional language, “finding the face of Christ in the poor” - seems to be an effort both well directed and to be bearing fruit.   read more ...

CARENOTES and RELIGIOUS LITERATURE
Vincentians have had a traditional role at many paishes related to displays of religious literature in the vestibules of churches.  The current annual report still asks the question: Number of Spiritual Papers and Books Distributed read more ...

Volunteers Gather for Training and Spiritual Growth
Over seventy volunteers from Naples and Ft. Myers gathered for a daylong event at St. Williams's in Naples, Florida for a "doubly treated" meeting. First, Sr. Kieran Keaves of the SVDP National Council Office introduced "Serving In Hope," an exciting spiritual development program. This is a new program, designed and written by Sr. Kieran, is meant to reinforce and nurture an important aspect of St. Vincent de Paul - the spiritual growth of members. Then, Sr. Mary Kay Finneran, who recently completed six years as volunteer trainer with the Society in Atlanta, presented the "Ozanam Orientation" followed by an afternoon of sharing reflections on the meaning of service for Vincentians. 

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been solemnly consecrated to the Sacred Heat of Jesus from February 5, 1872.  At that time, an Act of Consecration was drawn up at the request of the Society and this act of consecration is renewed annually by all units of the Society (US Manual, p.211).   read more ...

Promote Greater Spiritual Growth at Every Level of the Society.
Promote Greater Spiritual Growth at Every Level of the Society. read more ...