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![Exploring Laudato Si and Racism](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/09/laudato-si-featured-pope1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Exploring Laudato Si and Racism
Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.
![The FHA & Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (and III)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The FHA & Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (and III)
The following is Part 3 of a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance.
![Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/dibu-25-actubre-2020-color-fondo-texto-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.
![Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?
Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?
![VLM/VMC Impact: The Decision to Be Vincentian at My Job and in My Life](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/vlm-vmc-featured.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
VLM/VMC Impact: The Decision to Be Vincentian at My Job and in My Life
I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.
![AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 3: Simplicity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/3-humility-vids-featured-part-3.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 3: Simplicity
Today we are happy to send you four video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of simplicity.
![The FHA & Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (and III)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentians & Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (II)
The following is Part 2 of a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance.
![Life in Prison during the Lockdown](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/Bethencourt.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Life in Prison during the Lockdown
The Prison Ministry Team tells us what those days of maximum health alert meant for the inmates in prisons.
![October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation, 1947](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/sc-federation-featured-oct-27.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation, 1947
Joined Together in the Mission of Charity The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America is a voluntary membership association of 14 congregations of women religious that number over 2,500 sisters. Impelled by Christ’s love and joined together in the mission of...
![A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
I’m sure many of us have heard of the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse who took part in the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876 where Gen. Custer was defeated and killed. I’d like to tell you more about Crazy Horse.