We often use images that speak of another’s awareness of something. Turning a blind eye! Eyes glazed over! Having one’s eyes wide open.
Formation
Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!
In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.
What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part II)
During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 2
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
Blessed Ghebre Michael and the Fullness of Truth
On this feast day of Blessed Ghebre Michael, please enjoy this presentation from a talk by Fr. Richard McCullen, C.M.
Rich in Mercy
God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.
Blesseds of the Vincentian Family: Bl. Ghebre-Michael
Blessed Ghebre-Michael (Feast day: August 30) was an associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. in Ethiopia.
That “Other” Virus
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.
Good News From a Homeless Student!
“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #9: Affective and effective solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
I had not settled into my new missionary appointment when I was confronted with a series of restrictions, confinement, fear and uncertainty.
Broadening The Frame (Matthew 15:21-8)
An important element in this nurturing is what could be described as a frame, the boundaries through which they have been taught to look out at the world.
