What is white privilege? This is a term we have all heard but it can be difficult to understand if you are a Caucasian middle-class person, or especially if you are struggling within the cycle of poverty.
Reflections
We are an Easter People
In one of the hymns for Easter season, we sing; “We are an Easter people, ours is an Easter faith.”
Toward Jerusalem
We disciples of Christ profess to follow the Lord Jesus– and this week in particular, we would follow Him to Jerusalem.
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.
Rich in Mercy
God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.
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.
Praying for All Creation
Throughout a month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.
Lose and Gain, Die and Live with Christ
With his teaching and life, Jesus proves that to lose is to gain, to die is to live. To belong to him is to embody this truth. Jesus calls fishermen Peter and Andrew. Right away, the brothers, as though they have nothing to lose, leave their nets and follow him. ...
