Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Seeing and Believing
In the readings of the Easter Season, it sometimes seems that the two positions of “seeing” and “believing” are mutually exclusive.
Empty Seats in the School of Jesus
In a recent homily, Pope Francis warned us about “the empty seats in the school of Jesus:” Do any of these excerpts hit home?
The Pope Video • Say “No” to Corruption – February 2018
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption. Pope Francis - February 2018 His intention: What is at the root of slavery,...
Circular Letter of the 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
We are very much pleased to present to you the Annual Circular Letter of Bro. Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The publication of the Circular Letter is a tradition in the SSVP, which allows the President...
Digo Si a la Vida con Gozo: Claiming my Vincentian Heart
IT ALL STARTED WITH GRAPES… Little did my parents know what they were doing when they chose not to feed me grapes as a child. Now mind you, I was not too thrilled when we didn’t buy grapes. I quite enjoyed whenever I was at a friend’s house and they had grapes to eat....
Circles of Repentance
Circles of Repentance (Jonah 3; Mk 1:14-15) At the beginning of Mark’s gospel, Jesus issues a no-holds-barred directive: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel!” It’s worthwhile noting that his command does not mean asking forgiveness for this or that sin. More...
The State of Systemic Change in the Vincentian Family
What is the “state of systemic change” in the Vincentian Family?
Serving God Means Serving our Neighbor
Jesus indicates that serving God is serving the neighbor. To help the needy, then, is part and parcel of the religion of his followers. Jesus teaches in the synagogue and amazes the people. And by serving a needy person, he amazes them even more. That is because he...
The Vincentian Question – What Must be Done?
One of St. Vincent’s benefactors turned to Vincent de Paul and asked: “what must be done?” Often referred to as the "Vincentian Question," this question has shaped the Vincentian mission ever since. I was reminded of this when a read some commentary on the Women’s...
Service with Expansive Vision
Collaboration amongst the Presentation Sisters and the Daughters of Charity in Australia has produced a fruitful organization dedicated to those living in poverty and on the margins. Below is an insightful article from Global Sisters Report by Sr. Lucy van Kessel...
Faces of Germantown: Cheyenne #IamVincent
“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” Pope Francis Cheyenne, an emerging college freshman at Immaculata University, has strong roots in the Germantown community as she attended St....
