Voice of the Poor

Justice & Charity – Neither can exist without the other

Mission Statement

In the spirit of Christian love and justice, the Voice of the Poor Committee upholds Catholic values by researching, validating, documenting, advocating, and promulgating issues related to the condition of the poor and disenfranchised for the purpose of helping Vincentians to live their faith by acting knowledgeably and credibly as a unified body speaking with one voice for the purpose of building up the Kingdom of God.

We are one voice and one body in Christ

If we love Christ, we must love and serve His poor. Jesus asks that our love for Him extend beyond merely being affected by seeing people in wretched conditions. We are asked to act by taking steps to create positive and effective change. St. Vincent emphasized this when he said that love for the poor must be both “affective and effective.”

In Jesus’ prayer, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” we are called to action to bring God’s Kingdom to earth. For Vincent and Frederic, action on behalf of justice, and participation in the transformation of the world, were integral elements in living the gospel message because the good news proclaimed by Jesus is only effective if the works of justice, love, and peace are included.

Call to Action!

As Vincentians we must speak for those who cannot do so themselves, shaping public policy so the very weakest in our society may be protected. Please familiarize yourself with the critical issues below and contact your political representatives immediately. May the words of the poor and underprivileged find voice on your lips.

For more information visit our Voice of the Poor site