Vincentians and the International Day of Human Fraternity
On February 4th, the members of the Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), the branches of the Vincentian Family, the worldwide Church and all people celebrated the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN FRATERNITY.
Batsirai Cyclone in Madagascar
Once again, Madagascar has been hit by a natural disaster that has received little media coverage. This time, the Batsirai Cyclone traced a path of devastation from the south-eastern coast across the southern highlands to the coast of Mozambique, devastating mainly...
Vincent’s Homes
Vincent’s Homes (Philadelphia, PA, USA) is an outgrowth of the 13 Houses campaign, which has as its focus housing the most vulnerable and providing long-term, stable housing for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Could Teleportation Aid Bible Reading?
I sometimes wish I could be teleported back to the days of the early church and experience Jesus as they did.
Interview with Sister Kristina Rihar, Superior General of the Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal
The beginnings of our Congregation date back to the mid-19th century: the day of its foundation is July 16, 1878.
A Poverty of Empathy
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
Key Missing!
Here’s a curious fact. Homelessness is entirely absent from the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 sub-targets
One More (Luke 5:1-11)
I can imagine Peter’s consternation when Jesus challenges him to head out one more time. Likely shaking his head, Peter nonetheless gives his “ok, one more!”
Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke
How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?
Curses that Turn Out to Be Blessings
Jesus became a curse to free us from curses and fill us with blessings. He became sinner and poor to make us just and rich. Those who are to catch men and women have much to learn still. And today the one who has called them teaches them about curses and blessings....
