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A climate of understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and advocacy can make our world a better place for every human being.

In 2025, challenges such as poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality require advocating for systemic changes that offer sustainable solutions and hope to the most vulnerable. Vincentians are called to be personally transformed, recognizing Jesus in those in need and working for human dignity and social justice.

This may also be a good time for us all to reflect on the way our Indigenous sisters and brothers welcome the changing seasons and embrace what has been given to them to act as good stewards for our land, water and animals.

I was recently reviewing the Ten principles of Catholic Social Teachings article by Fr. Robert P Maloney, CM as I researched information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.