“Let us love God, but let it be with the work of our hands and the sweat of our brows.”
At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, our works of charity are deeply rooted in our faith in Christ. Every act of service is a reflection of our love for God and our belief that each person we serve is an image of Christ Himself.
Our Spiritual Corner is a space for reflection, prayer, and inspiration — helping Vincentians and well-wishers stay connected to the spiritual foundation of our mission.
Lord Jesus, You who willed to become poor,
Give us eyes and a heart directed toward the poor.
Help us to recognize You in them — in their hunger,
their loneliness, their misfortune and their needs.
Grant that we may love them as You love them,
and share in bringing them comfort and hope.
Amen.
Vincentian spirituality is centered on love, humility, and service.
Our founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, believed that true charity is not just giving material help, but sharing friendship, faith, and dignity with those in need.
We are inspired by:
St. Vincent de Paul, Patron of Charity
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, Founder of the Society
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, Mentor of the first Vincentians
Each taught us that charity must be both practical and spiritual — feeding the body and nourishing the soul.
“Go to the poor: you will find God.”
“Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked.”
“The question which divides people today is not a question of political forms, but a social question — whether society will seek to make the poor men richer, or the rich men poorer.”
“We must do what is agreeable to God. We must do what He commands us to do. We must do it in the way He wills it and because He wills it.”
“Let us learn to love people more, for they are the visible image of God whom we cannot see.”
“Love is inventive unto infinity.”
“The poor have much to teach you. You have much to learn from them.”
“The earth has become a chilly place. It is up to us Catholics to rekindle the warmth of the human heart.”
“We should assist the poor in every way and do it both by ourselves and by enlisting the help of others... to do this is to preach the gospel by word and by work.”
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”
The Central Council organizes regular:
Spiritual Renewal Programs for members.
Annual Retreats for spiritual growth and unity.
Vincentian Reflection Meetings at the diocesan level.
Feast Celebrations honoring St. Vincent de Paul and Blessed Frédéric Ozanam.
These gatherings strengthen faith and remind members that our work is not only social — it is sacred.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international Catholic voluntary organization dedicated to the service of the poor and marginalized.
Founded in 1833 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and guided by the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, the Society aims to promote human dignity through acts of love, compassion, and justice.
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