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Ladies of Charity USA President’s Message for Start of New Term in 2023
We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.
In Frederic Ozanam’s Footsteps
How Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France.
A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk. Of course, I know he never read it …...
The Dream Behind Mission Sunday
Mission Sunday theme – “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” certainly has strong echos of the Vincentian call to walk in the footsteps of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor!
Reflections on Dangers of Clericalism in the Church
Clericalism leads to many dangers in the Church and in the lives of all people, clergy and laity.
A Vincentian View: A Too Merciful God
Understand Jonah! He complains that the Lord is too merciful!
Jesus vs. the UN on the Eradication of Poverty
October 17th marks the UN’s World Day for the Eradication of Poverty calling us to work toward overcoming poverty.
Cry out to God Always and Not Lose Heart
Jesus, “a man of the greatest prayer” (SV.EN IX:326), pleads with God for us always. And his blood cries out to him more loudly than that of Abel. Surely, God brings justice without delay to those who cry out with faith as Jesus. The Gospel this Sunday tells us that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking On Holy Ground
Can we name and give thanks for the individuals who walked before us?
The Paths of Charity
Charity is one of the three theological virtues (besides faith, through which we know God, and hope, through which we fully trust in God).
The First Vincentian Woman Priest of the Anglican Sisters of Charity
Dee Mansi shares her thoughts on women’s involvement in Church leadership after celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Sisters of Charity – a branch of the Vincentian Family.
eBook: St. Vincent de Paul and the Spirit of Service
If our vocation consists of following Jesus Christ then it is in our total willingness to serve the poor that we find our perfection. Excerpt From: Various authors. “Vincent de Paul and the Spirit of Service.”