27/09/2023
Message from Bro. S. Jude Z R Mangalraj, President, National Council of India
" The Love of God is hidden in the poor ". Do not turn away from the suffering of others, for in doing so, you turn away from God. "-St. Vincent de Paul-
The month of September is very Holy and Significant for the Vincentian members. Let’s thank God for all the good things we have done this month for the poor and downtrodden. On the 8th September we celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the blessed Virgin Mary and on September 9th the feast day of the Founder of SSVP. BL. Frederic Ozanam.
Today (27th September) we celebrate the feast of St. Vincent De Paul, the heavenly patron of the Vincent de Paul Society as Vincentian day. He is known as the Apostle of charity and Father of the Poor. Let's think about why is St. Vincent de paul special for all of us? The Cathoilc church chosen him as a special patron of all charitable associations in 1883. He achieved his fame for his dedication to the poor because he dedicated his entire life in serving the poor. He never aspired or claimed to be a ' little God' or tried to control everything and everyone.
Let's also follow the path of the St. Vincent de Paul and strive to spread the love of Christ to the poor without desiring fame, status or reward. May our reward be from God. May we be the hands and feet of Christ, reaching out to those in need. Let our Love for the poor be a reflection of the boundless love God has shown us.
I pray and wish that all my dear Vincentian brothers and sisters will be able to serve well in the society and I wish a grace filled and glorious VINCENTIAN DAY to all of you.
Let's thank God for everyday and everything he has done for us.
May God bless us all.
S. Jude Z R Mangalraj
President
National Council of India