Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.
Pope Francis
The Good Samaritan, Pair of Jesuits and St. Vincent
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
The Focus of Prophecy and Pope Francis
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
Pope Francis – See, Judge, Act
Pope Francis - See, Judge, Act A prominent theologian remarks on the structure of the encyclical Laudato Si of Pope Francis. He points to the See - Judge - Act methodology. The following highlights this methodology for the followers of St. Vincent de Paul and...
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
Praise Be || Laudato Si
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
The Church must always surprise – Pope Francis
St. Vincent surprised himself… and 17th century France! Can we allow ourselves to be surprised and become a surprising Church.
Pope – Jesuit? Franciscan? Vincentian?
“Christians could kneel in veneration when a poor person enters the church.”
Cardinal speaks on Women’s Leadership in Conflict Resolution
Cardinal speaks on Women’s Leadership in Conflict Resolution
Vincentian approach – spiritual and corporal works of mercy
In writing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis wrote.. "It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy." John Prager recently offered Vincentian Perspectives for us to consider....
Why a Jubilee Year of Mercy? Pope Francis answers
“Simply because the Church, in this time of great historical change, is called to offer more evident signs of God’s presence and closeness.”
Holy Year “back to basics” – Mercy
Holy Year call “back to basics”
