Descendant of Ozanam dies in Paris

Ten Foundational Principles in the Social Teaching of the Church by Robert P. Maloney, C.M. Let me begin this article with an exam, a very easy one in fact. How many readers can name: the ten commandments? the eight beatitudes? the four cardinal virtues? the three theological virtues? the seven sacraments? the seven corporal works of mercy? the seven capital […]

Common Good – “’the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.’ The common good concerns the life of all. It calls for prudence from each, and even more from those who exercise authority.” Distributive Justice – Distributive […]

The Consecrated Life… of a Vincentian from M on on Vimeo. Photo essay based on excerpts from Pope John Paul II’s Vita Consecrata. As inspiration for the work of Vincentians, both religious and lay people, in their ministry to the poor. […]