Spirituality and Justice
One of the objectives of the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice is every 2 years or so to bring together around a justice theme representatives of its four constituent partners (Vincentians, Daughters of Charity, Holy Faith Sisters and Society of St Vincent de Paul). At the last such gathering in November 2007 where we were considering Catholic Social Thought, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin encouraged us to think about developing a spirituality for justice.
As an initial response to this suggestion, members of the Board of Management of the VPSJ have prepared a short series of reflections linking spirituality and justice which we are happy to make available to members on our website.
These reflections include short biographical sketches of our founders, (Vincent, Louise, Margaret and Frederic) and contributions on aspects of spirituality and justice.
The first reflection is an extract from a summary written by Fr Myles Rearden CM of a new book "Seeds of Hope - Stories of Systemic Change" produced by the Vincentian Family's Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Fr Myles' contribution was completed shortly before his death and before he had an opportunity to edit it. It is a reminder for us all who worked with Fr Myles in the VPSJ of his strong commitment to working for a more just and inclusive society and of his contribution to the projects of the VPSJ. May he rest in peace.We hope that these reflections will stimulate a debate on a spirituality for justice within the Vincentian family and we would welcome any comments or suggestions.
Larry Tuomey, Chairperson
What is The Principle Object of SVP - Larry Tuomey SVP
The non- reducible, non-reusable, non-recyclable, gift of Christmas - Sr. Susan Jones Dec 2011
I came that you may have life and have it to the full - Sr. Susan Jones, September 2011
A Human Rights Approach to Socal Justice and Spirituality - Sr. Susan Jones July, 2011
Personal Thoughts on Vincentian Spirituality - Brian O'Reilly SVP
Is Debt a Justice Issue - Sr. Susan Jones, May 2011
Consequences of Voting Thinking Anew - Irish Times 29.1.2011
Summary Seeds of Hope Stories of Systemic Change - Fr. Myles Rearden CM
Jesus Christ and Social Justice - Joseph Cunningham CM
Reflections on Vincentian Spirituality - Bernadette Mary Dempsey C.H.F.
Frederic Ozanam - Maura Mulhall SVP
Frederic Ozanam - Larry Tuomey SVP
St. Vincent de Paul - His Spirituality and Mission - Aine O'Brien D.C.
Feast of St. Vincent Prayer and Reflection
Margaret Aylward Foundress of The Sisters of The Holy Faith
The Parables of Jesus- Bernadette Geraghty C.H.F.
Sin - Personal and Social and The Work for Justice - Joan Carey C.H.F
Prayer and Reflection and The Work for Justice - Bernadette Mac Mahon D.C.
If Jesus was teaching today - Susan Jones C.H.F.
Spirituality - Catholic Social Teaching
Ten Foundational Principles in the Social Teaching of the Church
Catholic Social Teaching - Terminology
Below are 2 Documents from 'Our Gathering' on May 15th 2010
Powerpoint Presentation - Dr. John Sweeney NESC
Handout - Spiritual Experiences & Moral Values - Fr. Donal Dorr
Prayers and Reflections
We are Christ's Hand and Feet on Earth