Let us not settle only for what is necessary. The Lord does not want us to narrow our horizons or to remain parked on the roadside of life. He wants us to race boldly and joyfully towards lofty goals.
Pope Francis
Laudato Si’s Big Questions
Laudato Si describes the integral relationship the many crises facing our world share.
Laudato Si: Everything is Connected
“We need a conversion which includes everyone since the environmental challenge we are undergoing and its human roots, concern and affect us all.”
Look with love… move with mercy
St. John's University chose “Look with love… move with mercy” as the theme for it 2015 celebration of Founder's Week. Fr. John Maher, C.M. shares this presentation which challenges us to “Look with love… move with mercy” as did St. Vincent. He walks us through where...
A passionate proclamation of the Gospel – Spontaneous Pope
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers this precious recording of the moment (at 7 minute 40 seconds in) when Pope Francis went off-script and spoke from his heart about the good news and its connection with the family. Visit their site to see...
Pope’s speeches Washington and New York…
Pope’s speeches Washington and New York courtesy of the Vatican website. New York 25 - 9 - 2015 Apostolic Journey: Holy Mass Apostolic Journey: Visit to "Our Lady, Queen of the Angels" School and meeting with children and immigrant families Apostolic Journey:...
Pope Francis speaks to Catholic Charities
Pope Francis’ remarks at St. Patrick’s Church in Washington should find deep resonance with the followers of Vincent, Louise, Frederic and all our heroes and heroines in the Vincentian Family. Pope Francis met with the homeless at Catholic Charities in Washington....
Pope Francis speaks to Congress
Pope Francis speaks to Congress VISIT TO THE JOINT SESSION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Thursday, 24 September 2015 [Multimedia] Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear...
Culture of encounter and Vincentians
Culture of encounter and Vincentians - In his address to the Bishops of the United States Pope Francis said "we are promoters of the culture of encounter. We are living sacraments of the embrace between God’s riches and our poverty. We are witnesses of the abasement...
Obama honors both Pope and Elizabeth Seton
President Obama presents Pope Francis with key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Presented in a case crafted specifically for the occasion, the key honors both His Holiness Pope Francis, and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. “This gift is a fitting tribute,” said Rob...
Who’s irrelevant now?
Who’s irrelevant now? That is the question David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, asks in the context of Pope's visit. We hear as Catholics all the time that our views are out of touch with modern times. We are chastised that our...
How will you celebrate St. Vincent’s feast?
St. Vincent's feast will be lost in the shuffle this year. It falls on a Sunday... and the last day of Pope Francis' historic visit to the United States. How will you celebrate St. Vincent's feast? The following links lead to the pages of Congregation of the Mission...
