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A Year of Reflection for the SVP
The St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) is celebrating the many successes of the past year – from securing funds for the refurbishment of our holiday home, to Young Vincentians Lisbon, of...
Published on 31/12/2023
A Reflection on the 2nd Sunday of Advent
Here is a reflection from Jon Cornwall on the 2nd Sunday of Advent - Peace. On the first Sunday of Advent, we reflected on the purpose of hope as a response to challenging situations with and does of...
Published on 10/12/2023
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today’s feast of the Immaculate Conception is a public holiday in many countries—and has always been a special day of celebration for the SVP. As a Society under the patronage of St Vincent it is...
Published on 06/12/2023
The Timeless Legacy of St. Nicholas: More than a Jolly Old Man in Red
In the midst of holiday cheer, it's worth revisiting the timeless figure of St. Nicholas, whose legacy goes beyond the modern portrayal of Santa Claus. Born in the third century, St. Nicholas, bishop,...
Published on 04/12/2023
A Reflection on the 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent is a time where the liturgy is especially focused on how you feel and each week has a theme. This week HOPE. Hope isn't just a feeling, it's a yearning. It's an impulse of faith. Hope is is...
Published on 01/12/2023