St. Vincent de Paul News

What does it mean to be “Catholic”? To go to Mass and profess the same faith, to sense God’s presence in the sacraments, to live in a relationship with the Holy Trinity based on the theological virtues which include faith, hope and charity? All of this and more. Catholic Catechism tells us: “Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God [1822].” An act of charity is based on faith. We do these acts out of our love for God with no hope for any personal reward. It’s like saying to God…”You are so good and out of my love for You, I will love my neighbor as myself.” The more we practice these acts, the
more we grow in the virtue or habit of charity. One way to grow in virtue is to create a habit of giving a small amount to the Ben’s St. Vincent de Paul Society either by envelope or on the website. Any amount helps our society reach out to our neighbors in need and provide
clothes, water, electricity and beds. Since the beginning of 2021 alone, we have been able to help over 60 families because of our generous donors. As a Parish, let us all pray to grow in virtue and truly be “Catholic.”