Saturday Study Hall – “Go to the periphery”

by | May 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family

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Who has not heard of Pope Francis’ reminder to go to the periphery. But what does it mean Entering the world of the poor? From above or below? What are the temptations that distract or paralyze us?

The Vincentian Encyclopedia presents a classic article with observations that strike home more than 10 years after publication. Here is what John Prager wrote in an article he wrote  entitled  To Serve the Poor Spiritually and Corporally

Entering the world of the poor

St. Vincent knew that the world of the poor, the periphery of society, is not the world of the center. He sent his followers to the margins to encounter the poor who dwell there. This implies more than a geographical change. It means listening to the concerns of the people, understanding their point of view. It is approaching the poor with respect and humility, without thinking we have the answers to all their problems.”


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