We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.
Reflections
Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge
As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
Acceptance — And Ingenuity (Luke 16:1-13)
Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.
Vincentian Centre – St Vincent de Paul Society
What does the Vincentian centre do? A short video to illustrate how Vinnies SA Australia provides over 17,000 safe nights sleep & meals.
Embrace What God is Doing
Embrace What God is Doing (Rom 5:1-2) To appreciate the revolutionary thrust of Paul’s message, I think of the story of a young man whose inner voice kept repeating, “You’re not good enough.” Responding to this, he felt he had to keep demonstrating that he had...
The Secret Sauce of Systemic Change
The best way to help the poor is to respect them, to stand before them as an equal, without any masks, privilege, without any authority other than love and respect. And love will help you persevere in spite of the disappointments and the failures and the lack of honesty that we have to deal with almost every day.
John Is the Name of the Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth
Jesus Christ is divine mercy in person. It is fitting, then, that his Forerunner has John (“God has shown favor”) for a name. Fitting, too, that Scripture accounts about John instruct us. Neighbors and relatives are going to name Elizabeth’s son after her husband. ...
Señora Laura: A Vincentian Story
From a Digital Storytelling class at DePaul University called “Vincentian Storytelling.” This particular Vincentian story was chosen as “Most Vincentian.”
There Must Be a Path Here…
Are there any events that in retrospect changed your life? Have there been times when you realized how much good came out of something that seemed so bad at the time?
The Gift of Community: A Letter to a Future Volunteer
Savor the good times, and yes, even the challenging times. Community is absolutely incredible, and so much more than a simple definition could ever capture.
A Canadian View: Poverty and Human Dignity
The first Principle of Catholic Social Teaching is the Principle of Human Dignity which states that Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. The...
A Vincentian View: Family Gatherings
In the past two weeks, I have been to two important family events. One, a wedding in Milwaukee, enabled me to be surrounded by my brothers and sisters and their spouses for a few days. It was wonderful to be together and talk about our parents and their children. I...
