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Contemplation: The One I Love the Least

Jesus’ repeated question to Peter—“Do you love me?”—is meant to awaken in us the truth that love for God is shown through action, especially toward the poor in whom Christ is truly present. Love of God and neighbor are inseparable, and we must answer Christ’s call not just with words, but with deeds.

Contemplation: Not Our Help, but Our Hearts

True humility recognizes that all good comes from God, not from ourselves, and therefore we neither boast in success nor despair in failure, trusting instead in God’s will and timing. Our role is not to claim credit or control outcomes, but to serve with love, patience, and total confidence in Divine Providence.

The Vincentian Mission Cart: Love on Wheels from Juiz de Fora (Brazil)

An inspiring grassroots initiative by the Central Council of Santo Antônio of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Brazil is bringing faith, food, and fraternity directly to those living on the streets.

Welcoming Maureen Reiser as Executive Director of the Sisters of Charity Federation

After a four-month discernment process, the Search Committee of the Sisters of Charity Federation Board has completed its work. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Maureen Reiser as the fourth Executive Director of the Federation.

Contemplation: Mercy Triumphs

Contemplation: Beware of Faintheartedness

In times of turmoil, Frederic Ozanam warned against despair, urging instead a steadfast hope that resists the faintheartedness leading to inaction and societal decline. Grounded in this hope, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul emphasizes not just material aid, but also friendship, understanding, and love as the true measures of success and transformation.

Mother Seton: Five Groundbreaking “Firsts” That Shaped American Catholicism

Mother Seton: Five Groundbreaking “Firsts” That Shaped American Catholicism

As we approach the 50th anniversary of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization in 2025, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on her profound legacy and the groundbreaking nature of her recognition as a saint. Mother Seton’s canonization, which took place on September 14, 1975, under Pope Paul VI, marked a series of remarkable “firsts” that continue to resonate within the Catholic Church and beyond.

Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of her canonization with a year-long series of events starting January 4, 2025. Highlights include a Feast Day Mass, the “One of Us” exhibit, pilgrimages, outreach programs, and retreats, all aimed at inspiring the faithful and honoring Mother Seton’s lasting impact on faith, education, and service.

Mother Seton, Saint of the Incarnation

Mother Seton, Saint of the Incarnation

Something powerful always happens when divinity meets humanity. This is best exemplified in the Incarnation, when God took on human flesh, and we see this reflected when ordinary people rise to become saints. Mother Seton’s life speaks to this mystery, and by her example she leads us closer to the Incarnate Word.

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