On St. Louise de Marillac and Our Blessed Mother
“Every aspect of Mary’s life became a subject of prayer for Louise.”
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020
With a crucial election this year, the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee is focusing on aspects of preparing ourselves to vote.
The Challenge that Young Vincentians Face During this time of Pandemic
During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.
St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Company of the Daughters of Charity
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
Is Amazon’s Huge Homeless Shelter Enough?
Why might Amazon’s model housing project not be enough?
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #7: Another Look at the Coronavirus Pandemic
More than four months have passed since the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported here in Rwanda.
Not Enough (Is 55; Rom 8:39; Mt 14:13-21)
An often-heard question: “Is there enough to go around?” Sometimes asked out of kindness, it can also arise out of fear.
How Do We Listen To the “Cries of the Poor”?
To listen deeply requires paying attention not just to the words but to understand the whole person. Is that the way we listen to the cries of people who are poor?
