Welcoming the Stranger with Pope Francis
Pope Francis asks us to welcome and recognize that we are all brothers and sisters, protect their dignity and rights, promote their full human development and welcome their gifts.
Pope Francis issues radical challenge – Love not with words but deeds!
“It is my wish that, in the week preceding the World Day of the Poor, which falls this year on 19 November, the Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Christian communities will make every effort to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance.”
Fueled by hope
Fueled by hope, we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and communication. And we always holds the service of those who are poor as our primary value. I am eager to read and hear and see all which our gathering will produce. In response to the encouragement of the Holy Father and the Holy Founder, I long for a reminder of the extent of infinity.
A Niagara University Graduate Reflects on “The Summons”
While I can keep going through the song, I feel that the first two verses of this hymn asks all the right questions in regard to how I am feeling about VVC, my experiences with community and SVDP so far.
From Here to Where – Fr. Dennis Holtschneider
I am convinced, however, that in the midst of serving the individual needs of the poor at our gates, the Vincentian Family can do MORE, and we can do it MORE EFFECTIVELY.
Here are five ways.
The worldview of a Vincentian
Father Robert Maloney of the Eastern Province and former Superior General offers thoughts on worldview, of Vincentians based on the life and teaching of St. Vincent de Paul.
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!