Ukraine: the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Vincentian Family Standing Together for Peace
On February 24th, the Vincentian Family published a Statement on the current situation which is sadly unfolding in Eastern Europe.
St. Vincent de Paul and Peace
Saint Vincent, who had dedicated his life to the poor, was especially concerned about those persons who were overwhelmed by war.
Anguished and Energetic Plea of Pope Francis for Peace
On Wednesday, February 23, during his General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis made an anguished and energetic plea for peace.
St. Vincent Experienced War
St. Vincent was painfully aware of the dire situations he faced and the rich nuances of Vincent’s response. What can we learn from Vincent and Pope Francis’ responses?
Statement from Depaul International on the situation in Ukraine
Statement from Matthew Carter, CEO of Depaul International on the current situation in Ukraine.
Boot Straps and Poverty
Thinking about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s ambitious 2030 Agenda for People, the Planet and Prosperity, is exhausting.
Letter to the Vincentian Family in Ukraine and Eastern Europe
Dear Sisters and Brothers of our Vincentian Family National Council in the Ukraine, and all members of the Vincentian Family in Eastern Europe,
Moving Ahead (Jeremiah 1:17-19)
“Call,” a notion that figures prominently in the Scriptures, God summoning people to change direction. Heading nowhere in particular, someone senses an inner prod to take some new course.
How My Idea of Lent Has Changed
I never used to think about Lent until Ash Wednesday and the ritual of receiving ashes. My earliest recollection of Lent is that I wanted it to be over.
Lies, Darkness and Polarizations
Jesus is the light of the world. To follow him means not to walk in the dark, in lies, but to have the light of life, the truth. Jesus warns his hearers about blindness and the darkness that comes with it. It is, of course, about spiritual blindness, about not...
