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Chapter IV of “Dilexi te” traces the history of the Social Doctrine of the Church, from Rerum novarum to the present day, showing that the poor are active subjects of faith and thought. It affirms that the Church is only faithful to Christ when it shares their destiny and that charity, a transforming force, must heal the structural causes of poverty.
Can a day go by when we are not driven to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?”
The body of Jesus is the temple that human hands did not build. It is the cause and the sign of the union of all...
The second chapter, “God chooses the Poor,” reveals the theological core of the exhortation: God freely and lovingly chooses the poor—not out of ideology but through love made flesh in Christ, who “became poor.” Leo XIV shows that this choice has biblical roots, fullness in Jesus, and ecclesial demands: a Church without the poor distances itself from the Gospel.
Jesus lived in a patriarchal society. A woman depended upon a man to protect her rights—a father, a husband, a son. A widow could be in a particularly vulnerable position.
Jesus makes known true worship that takes hold of our whole being and admits of no guile at all. We learn from him to be truly godly. Luke tells us from the start that the story of the Pharisee and the publican finds fault with the self-righteous. These think they...
“New Beginnings”. It’s a phrase that brings up any number of memorable scenes.
Jesus, the Suffering Servant, brings true justice. He does not grow weary. Nor does he rest till he brings justice to the earth. We of St. Vincent’s family pray, for sure, for the end of war in Ukraine and Gaza. Day after day, we ask for justice for the innocent...
Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te centers on Christ’s love revealed in the poor. It calls the Church to love with tenderness and commitment, uniting faith and justice. The Pope denounces indifference and meritocracy, reminding us that serving the poor is encountering Christ and living the heart of the Gospel.
Anne Frank’s 1943 words about families torn apart and children returning to find parents gone could be written today by a girl in Gaza.
What if we lived believing that the one spark of divine love of Christ is truly in us? What would our lives be like?
Psalm 113 rests a question that gives it focus. The Psalmist asks: “Who is like the Lord, our God?” This question drives the lesson of the prayer and it draws our attention in several directions that engage our spirit.
