Jesus shows us his glory and mercy. Such epiphany makes known that the time has come to disrupt things as they now...
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 10
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
At the End of the Year: How Great Thou Art!
May the year 2023, that is about to start, bring us what we need, renew our faith and, above all, encourage us to work in solidarity for a world where no one dies or suffers because of the selfishness of others.
Standing Up to Proclaim the Good News!
The passage from Luke is a challenge to ask myself how much evidence is there that I am working toward the completion of the mission I have committed myself to.
Spirit Prompts (John 1: 29-34)
The Spirit of God is always moving through creation and through human hearts. But there are things we can do which make us more receptive to those movements.
Under-utilized Ways of Being God’s Story-tellers
How conscious are we of being both God’s story and God’s storytellers… and of the many ways we can tell God’s story to a world desparetly in need of Good News?
Meeting between Jesus and His People
Jesus is the fullness of revelation. Meeting him, we meet God. We also meet ourselves, for he lays bare the thoughts of our hearts. But we must welcome him first. The presentation of Jesus in the temple means the meeting of God’s Anointed with his people. And his...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Extend Your Hand To Guide Me
Even when I think I see, extend your merciful hand to guide me along the right path.
Salvation for the Poor
If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
Diaries of a Vincentian: On top of the World
When leaving these hills, I knew that I must do more. That I must do better. Because I only held one little hand – but there are millions more reaching out.
“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King
Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?
From the FOC to the HOC: Happy Ten Years!
Last Saturday marked the ten year anniversary of the House of Charity (HOC) in New Orleans, and we at the Future of Charity (FOC) blog want to celebrate their milestone.
