It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899
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An Examen for Racism
by Jim Paddon | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
There Is Enough
by Mary Frances Jaster | September 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.
Caregiving
by Marie A. Copeland | August 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
No matter how you arrive at the role of caregiver, whether suddenly or gradually, there is a spiritual component to caregiving.
Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
55 years On Still Soul Searching
by Pam Matambanadzo | Jan 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever wondered how effective our advocacy efforts are? I am not questioning our commitment, but rather the results we are achieving.
An Examen for Racism
by Jim Paddon | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
Advocacy in an Election Year
by Jack Murphy, SSVP | Oct 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Participating in society is our Catholic duty. Let us pray for all the candidates and for all who will vote in elections around the world.
Shadow Pandemic
by Marie A. Copeland, LOC USA Advocacy Committee | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?
Laudato Si’
by Jim Paddon | Jul 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As we recognize this fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical letter, Laudato Si’ (On Care for Our Common Good), the Vinfam social justice collaborators have been discussing this topic over the past two monthly calls.
The Most Vulnerable Among the Vulnerable
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | Jun 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
There are indications that some Native American populations are facing a disproportionate brunt of the COVID-19 epidemic with higher infection and mortality rates than the overall U.S. population.
Detaching From Our Ways
by Joetta Venneman, SCN | May 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This year, with the pandemic, many more of us have become more grounded in the reality of essential workers or front-line workers.
Where Do You Stand on Ending Homelessness?
by Sister Carol De Angelo, SC | Apr 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
So…where do I stand? Where do you stand on ending homelessness? I invite all of us to ask ourselves this question!
Father Virgil Cordano Center: A Place of Respite, Community and Hope
by Sister Margaret Louise Brown, DC | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Father Virgil Cordano Center (FVCC), is a day center that serves people who are homeless seeking a place of respite and belonging while determining their next steps in life.
Who You Know Matters
by Jack Murphy, SSVP - USA | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Who you know matters. Who you help them to know can matter even more.