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Lessons learned during the pandemic, #15: To lean on God and to support one another
We can affirm that “everything is grace.” Despite the fact that we have not left our house, we feel that we are in communion with the whole Church.
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A Collaborative Witness (Luke 8:1-3)
Certainly the words and actions of such groups are meant to proclaim God’s Kingdom, but their very collaboration is itself an announcement of the Message.
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Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
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Guests at the Kingly Wedding Feast
Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation. And so through him, we get to know fully that God wants us all to be his pleasing guests. As it turns out, those who are to be the guests at the start are not worthy. And that is why the king thinks it fit to turn into...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
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New Soil
On the first day of attending my new elementary school, my mother said to me, “Just bloom where you’re planted!”
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Discovering the deepest needs of those we serve
This presentation poses a series of questions reminding us to try to sense the deeper needs of those we serve. [button...
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Reflections on Laudato Si´
A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.
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Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Climate Justice
The Faith Climate Justice Campaign is focused on engaging and mobilizing faith voters in 2020 to communicate their values of caring for Creation and loving our neighbors through voting.
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Advice from Saint Vincent de Paul, in everyday life
Seeking the advice of Saint Vincent in the everyday situations we experience in serving our neighbor.