Justice and Peace
Our Declaration of Independence – An Examination of Conscience
Reading our “declaration of independence” can serve as an examination of conscience on the struggles in living out this declaration over the two and a half centuries since then.
An Opportunity For The Vincentian Family To Halt Hate
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
Doers of the Word: Saints Oscar Romero and Vincent de Paul
On this joyful day, a reflection for all Vincentians on Saint Oscar Romero and St. Vincent de Paul: hearers and doers of the word.
African-American Bishop Speaks from Experience About Racism in America
African-American Bishop Speaks from Experience About Racism in America
“Got to be taught”… and not just in South Pacific
#Racism “Got to be taught”… and not just in South Pacific
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
The voice of the poor – ten years later
Recently 100 Christian leaders called on presidential candidates to declare themselves on issues encompassed by the "Circle of Compassion". Way back in 2005 Fr. Dennis Holtschneider CM proposed that the Vincentian Family become, in effect, lobbyists for those who have...
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
Cupich: Pro-lifers Want Everybody to Have ‘Place at the Table’
“It’s not about criticizing or judging or condemning, it’s about accompanying one another because that’s what life is all about — living in community,”
Cardinal O’Malley’s state of the pro-life movement address
Carindal O’Malley speaks of American abortion myths as well as poverty and immigration as pro-life issues.
From the front lines of Affordable Care Act
Working as an outreach coordinator at Mercy Neighborhood Ministry, I see the Medicaid gap grow wider and wider every day through the individuals I meet…there are still so many that do not qualify for lower premiums.
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland