![The Grasshopper Theory of Poverty and Change](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/mason-jars-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Grasshopper Theory of Poverty and Change
A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.
![Vulnerability and Victims of Clergy Abuse: Lessons from the Pandemic](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/stop-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vulnerability and Victims of Clergy Abuse: Lessons from the Pandemic
As we continue our journey of healing and transforming the Church to the words and witness of Christ, both clergy sexual abuse and COVID-19 have become a part of our DNA.
![Raise the Poor and the Helpless](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Raise the Poor and the Helpless
Jesus has gone up heaven. And from his throne he looks down on earth to lift up the helpless from the dust and raise the poor from the dump (Ps 113, 6-7). Jesus tells his followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. And they quickly ask if it is time for him to raise up...![Vincentian Prayer Images: Bl. Rosalie Rendu DC During Waves Of Pandemic](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/praying-our-heritage-iphone-image-database-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Prayer Images: Bl. Rosalie Rendu DC During Waves Of Pandemic
What gave her the strength to minister through three waves of a pandemic?
![The Vincentian Family Prays to the Blessed Mother](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/03/vincent-louise-frederic-francis-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Vincentian Family Prays to the Blessed Mother
This is an extraordinary month of May, we have seen things occur this month that never before in our lives have we experienced.
![May Our Hope Be More Contagious than the Coronavirus!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/04/aguapaneleros-pandemia-003-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
May Our Hope Be More Contagious than the Coronavirus!
At this time of great need and social distancing, many people extend their hands to provide necessary relief to those people who are suffering and in pain.
![Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine at the Bedside of Cholera Victims](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/rendu-cholera-featured1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine at the Bedside of Cholera Victims
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. was able to control her emotions and remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services for her “beloved poor” struck down by disease.
![Youth, Protagonists of the Present Era!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/CM-Maring-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Youth, Protagonists of the Present Era!
We young people are constantly changing, involved in an environment of responsibilities and challenges … and doing all of this seems like a long and arduous mission.
![“I know that God does not forget us,” Véronique, from the Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/VeroniqueFrHenri-FI-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“I know that God does not forget us,” Véronique, from the Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda
Now that there is this coronavirus disease, the situation has gotten worse, especially for us who are old. We have even less food for all of us in the camp.
![Leavenworth Shelter Serves Homeless During Pandemic](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/scl-shelter_heartkc_web-FI-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Leavenworth Shelter Serves Homeless During Pandemic
The Interfaith Community of Hope in Leavenworth, Kansas is working with the community and the Health Department to serve the homeless during the pandemic.