Today we increasingly hear about being “woke.” In this Vincentian Mindwalk I will try to move beyond any narrow political meanings.
Reflections
When Reality Hits “home”!
Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.
International Migration Review Forum
The first International Migration Review Forum is taking place now, at the United Nations in New York.
Vincentians and the Serenity Prayer
We all know of the serenity prayer. How did Vincent and our models in the Vincentian Family live the serenity prayer? How can we?
A Vincentian Point in Time
The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.
A Vincentian View: Promises
Vincentian View: “Promises” I have been thinking about promises. On Easter Sunday, I joined with a Christian community in renewing my baptismal promises. I am sure that many of you did as well. I rejected Satan and his empty promises, and I confessed my belief in...
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
Shepherds Who Are Good and Sheep That Discern
Jesus is the good Shepherd. He knows his sheep, and they know and follow him. But they run away from shepherds they do not know and whose voice they do not recognize. God condemns rulers who take advantage of their people. They are shepherds who pasture...
AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar
From March 19-22, 2018, 64 members of the Vincentian Family met in Cochabamba (Bolivia), at the AIC Training Seminar for Latin America, under the motto "To accompany... How and what for?" "We are very grateful to both the Daughters of Charity and the Priests of the...
Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?
A Canadian View: The Home Visit as Systemic Change
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...
Right Religion
Right Religion (John 2:13ff) Some years ago, a book was published entitled, "When Religion Goes Bad." Premised on the fact that religion exercises a powerful force, it took up instances where that force has been badly used, even in destructive ways. Granting there was...
