LIVING CHRIST’S COMPASSION
On this feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the Church celebrates a man who became the very face of Christ’s compassion to the poor and marginalized. His life reminds us that true holiness is found in practical love – a love that sees Christ in the suffering, the forgotten, and the voiceless. As we gather for the Eucharist, we are invited to deepen our own commitment to service, making our faith visible through concrete acts of mercy and generosity.
The liturgy for this day highlights St. Vincent’s extraordinary witness as a priest who combined deep prayer with tireless action. Through the readings, prayers, and hymns, we are called to rediscover that same spirit in our own lives. It is an opportunity to examine how our communities can become more welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to those most in need — especially the poor, the sick, and the abandoned.
As you participate in this celebration, may the Word of God inspire you to see the poor as your masters and teachers, as St. Vincent often said. Let the Eucharist you receive strengthen you to go forth as a living sign of Christ’s compassion in the world. May this feast renew in us a missionary heart and a deeper sense of solidarity with all who suffer, so that like St. Vincent, we may become instruments of God’s love and mercy wherever we are sent.
Liturgy for the Feast of Vincent de Paul (Sept. 27) -
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