Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?
The Paths To Homelessness
Do homeless people choose to be homeless? There are many valid reasons for choosing shelters and even the streets over home— if there is a home at all.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories
During this pandemic, we are learning not to lose sight of the risks and our absolute dependence on God, to make the most of each day that we live, and that we use these days to share more love with our family members as well as those outside our family circle … to dispense with which is not important.
A Vincentian View: The Power of Love
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus has the key to the kingdom. He is God’s Servant who comes to serve, to open and close. He gives to those who are his own the keys of service. It looks like Peter knows quite well what people say about Jesus. But he does not go where they are, for he says that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination
Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?
Grace that Transforms the Heart and Makes us Sisters and Brothers
There are Christian songs that have become universally known and that we know how to hum or at the very least, their melody is familiar to us. One of those songs that has surpassed its author is “Amazing Grace.”
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part I)
It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1