Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
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Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
What holds me back from doing what I can? Do I pray that we live this heritage today?
It has been written of Frederic Ozanam: “While innovators wore themselves out with theories for changing the world, these young men set about climbing up to the floors where the misery of the poor hid.”
How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?
The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.
Michael Thompson, Bowie, MD, an affiliate of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise, USA offers his personal reflections on recent events in our country.
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!