Prayer, Social Justice Are Inseparable, Pope Tells the Society of St. Vincent De Paul

Prayer, social justice are inseparable, pope tells the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to follow the example of its namesake by giving witness to their faith through serving the poor. “Saint Vincent de Paul demonstrated that prayer and social justice are not merely complementary but, in fact, are inseparable,” the pope said during a meeting Aug. 28 with a delegation representing the society’s U.S. branch at the Vatican. “It is therefore my hope that…

Prayer, social justice are inseparable, Pope Leo tells Society of St. Vincent de Paul

When motivated by love, the pontiff noted, caring for others "not only helps those in need, but also opens the heart of the giver to God's grace."

Pope Leo: Prayer and social justice are inseparable

As he meets with several spiritual children of St. Vincent de Paul, Pope Leo XIV recalls the French saint’s teaching that prayer and action on behalf of social justice are complementary and inseparable. Read all  

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