More than just listening to others – we must first see them!

Pope Leo XIV has stressed the need to listen – firstly to the Word of God to see where the Lord is calling us. But also to listen to others without judging.

But before we can listen to others, we first need to see them.

The beggar at the traffic lights … the homeless people living under the bridge … the hopeless, jobless people who sit at home day after day, wondering where the money for the rent and electricity will come from … the kids who know only too well what it’s like to go to bed hungry.

These are the ‘forgotten’ ones living on the fringes of society. The ones SSVP befriends and strives to help by easing their burdens.

Jesus told us: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matt 25:40) He told us feed and clothe the hungry, invite strangers in, and look after those who are sick and in prison.

As Vincentians, that’s exactly what we do.

Will you join together with us to reach out and help just one person in need?

Please consider making a donation of food items for one of our soup kitchens, non-perishable pantry goods for food parcels, unwanted clothing and shoes in good condition, or toys and school stationery for children from poor families.

Simply drop your donation off at your nearest Society of St Vincent de Paul, most of which are situated within the grounds of a Catholic Church. If you don’t know where to drop items, please contact us.

Or make a monetary donation right now that can quickly be channeled to wherever the need is greatest.

If every one of us just did something to help, imagine the difference we could make in our Lord’s name … reaching out to the poorest of the poor and drawing them in so they too, may feel the comfort of others’ caring.