Reflection
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Recollections of Christmas
From a white Christmas in Washington, to the darkness of December in London, to midnight Mass in the southern hemisphere—Denis…
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The story is everything
The story is everything. Each of us has one. Each of us is in the midst of living in one.…
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Vincentians for life – what’s your purpose?
When I began my Vincentian journey, I was barely 14 and by far one of the youngest members in WA.…
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Placing our lives in the potter’s hands
The National Council has, for the first time in more than 60 years, agreed to hold a National Congress in…
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Mutual respect and friendliness essential
Robert Leach: Vice President, St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland How did you first become involved with the Society? I…
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Congress helps to rekindle Vincentian identity
It was a privilege to be a part of the first National Congress in 60 years, representing my local conference…
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Spring – The season of starting over
The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created spring, writes Bern Williams. The woe of…
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Walking with and walking together
Mario Trinidad is facilitating a new style of conference that the Society’s South Australia branch is trialling in Elizabeth, north…
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Vinnies – Saviour of the lost and forsaken
A Christmas reflections by Fr Troy Bobbin, Spiritual Advisor to the National Council. Vincentians, you are the visual image of…
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Placing our lives in the potter’s hands
The National Council has, for the first time in more than 60 years, agreed to hold a National Congress in…
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A journey of faith
In our first National Congress Reflection we dwelt on the image of God as a patient and careful potter who…
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Questions of inequality and poverty
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has been working towards a more just and compassionate society for 163…
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Exploring the notion of change
We invite you to reflect on the notion of change. The drive for positive social change is the energy that…
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Opening our hearts and minds
In recent months we have invited you to share with us the challenges and successes you see and experience as…
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Preparation for National Congress 2017
Welcome to the sixth Reflection in the lead up to our fast-approaching 2017 National Congress. Over the last few weeks…
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Congress 2017
Fr Troy Bobbin, Spiritual Advisor to the Society’s National Council is preparing reflections for use by our Conferences ahead of…
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