A quick one-minute video message on Vincentian Values from Mark McGreevy OBE of Depaul International/Depaul Group Chief Executive. Mark McGreevy is also a Founder of the Institute of Global Homelessness in Chicago. [See below for what OBE means.]
Remember, the three marks
- serve the poorest of the poor
- take risks on their behalf, and
- be fundamentally about action not words
And three matching quotes of St. Vincent:
It is a source of consolation to us that Our Lord seems to want to use the Company everywhere for the service and relief of the poorest of the poor. (V:66)
What price there would be if, under the guise of deference and humility, we were to abandon the honor of God so as not to risk our own. (III:44)
Let’s work, let’s work, let’s go to the assistance of the poor country people who are waiting for us. (XI:391)
Three questions
Am I Willing …
- to serve, or support those who, serve the poorest of the poor?
- to take risks on their behalf?
- to walk the talk?
Order of the British Empire Awarded by the sovereign of the United Kingdom
Thank you for this. I intend to use it in my pitch for new members of our Conference. We having an aging population (myself included and in particular) and need an infusion of new blood! These three marks say it all!
I am delighted to you find this helpful. Most branches of the Vincentian Family in the US are in the same boat.
You might find the following helpful
https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/08/28/our-teens-are-leaving-church-why
Very informative and helpful..Thanks.