The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Sower, Seed, and Soil
When I have the honor to preach to a Vincentian group, I sometimes take the opportunity to see if we have a record of Vincent speaking on the Scripture for that day.
Be Honest! Do We Prefer To Serve the “Good Poor”
Who do we prefer to serve? The “good” poor? When I am honest with myself, I realize I prefer to serve. someone whose poverty I understand.
Diaries of a Vincentian: Kenya
The rains can be heavy in Kenya, and with climate change, there is more out of season rain. It erodes the traditional mud and stick built houses.
When You Turn the Miraculous Medal Over…
The front of the medal already proclaims the omnipotent power of Mary…BUT TURN THE MEDAL OVER, and the power of all of Salvation is made present.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing
When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Given A Break (Ex. 22:20; Mt 22:38-40)
In his unaffected way, he was voicing a truth that runs across the whole length of the Bible and all down the avenues of our faith: “I give help because I have been helped.”
A Wheel or a Ladder?
A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.
