“Love is creative even to infinity.” Those words of St. Vincent are frequently quoted to remind us to show love to others.
social justice
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
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
55 years On Still Soul Searching
Have you ever wondered how effective our advocacy efforts are? I am not questioning our commitment, but rather the results we are achieving.
Detaching From Our Ways
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?
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
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
Who you know matters. Who you help them to know can matter even more.
To Hell With Good Intentions
If we are to truly assess our work according to how we are responding to present issues of social justice, then we must look deeper into ourselves, our core values, and the beliefs that we bring to the table with us.
Albany Association of the Ladies of Charity
Overview of the outreach services of the Ladies of Charity in Albany, NY
Ladies of Charity – Buffalo Association of Western New York
Overview of the outreach services of the Ladies of Charity in Western New York
Reflections on Dangers of Clericalism in the Church
Clericalism leads to many dangers in the Church and in the lives of all people, clergy and laity.
White Privilege Engages Racism
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
