In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable about the rich man who selfishly stored all his grain and goods only to die and not enjoy his abundance anyway. What we struggle all our lives to learn is that life does not consist of possessions nor our perceived security but...
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that to be a disciple we must also sit at his feet and listen to him. St. Vincent de Paul taught that it is only in prayer that we can give selfless loving service to those who are poor. Ms. O, a pregnant mother of four, had...
In today’s Gospel, when Jesus asks “which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” the scholar of the law answered, “the one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus then said, “Go and do likewise.” Mr. N and his family—refugees from...
In the Gospel today, we see how Jesus sent His Apostles out two by two. In this spirit, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul “go out two by two” to visit those who are poor and needy in their homes. It is there, in the family setting, that Vincentians listen,...
In today's Gospel, Peter recognizes Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. On this rock of faith, says Christ, He will build his Church. In the month of May, you recognized Jesus in the poor. Your gifts of faith enabled the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to...
Today, as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ, we hear Jesus ask his disciples, “Why do you not give them something to eat yourselves?” And he shows them how through the multiplication of the five loaves and two fishes. Ms. A has faced many...