Frederic Ozanam on Almsgiving
In this presentation, Frederic Ozanam defends the tradition of almsgiving in the face of criticism from the Socialists of his day.
We Forget Mary Was A Teenager
It is so easy to forget Mary was a teenager. She was an ordinary young girl who heard an angel say something amazing to her.
Social Justice Conversations: The Many Sides of “Acting Justly”
When we measure how we are “acting justly,” it’s much easier to think and act on corporal needs or, for some, to give money to provide for these good works.
New UN Report Urges Immediate Environmental Action
The sixth Global Environmental Outlook outlines the environment’s condition, highlights possible future trends, and reviews the effectiveness of policies.
A View from India – The Vincentian Congregation and the 13 Houses Campaign
The Coordinator of the Famvin Homeless Alliance visited India, and reflects on the work of the Vincentian Congregation and the Vincentian Service Society.
The Inner Compass
All of us possess something like this, a hidden spot where we can feel the deep push and pull of God’s Spirit. We might even call it that inner compass.
Learning Not To See Homelessness
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
Jesus teaches us that God is unbelievably good. And he invites us to go to him so that we may taste and see the goodness of God.
Depaul USA’s DAX Program Featured on Local News Station
Depaul USA’s Dax Program in Chicago was featured on WGN-TV Chicago on Tuesday, March 12 in a story about homelessness among college students.
The Value of the Family in the Life of the Vincentian
A wise Vincentian said: “The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is content to occupy the third place in our lives, that is, after God and the family.”