Pope Francis’ September visit made headlines and history as the first papal visit to America to include an address to a joint meeting of Congress…. Read more »
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The Pope Speaks Loudly with a Soft Voice

Pope Francis: A Diverse Crowd
It was pretty cool. There was a very large crowd – a diversity of faiths and a diversity people. But there wasn’t a huge roar liked… Read more »
Shaking Pope Francis’ Hand
I shook the pope’s hand. It was a very warm, spiritual experience for me. It made me feel blessed. I’ve been blessed with a lot… Read more »
Involve Yourself
Although I am not a Catholic, I was interested in Pope Francis when he recently visited the United States, including Washington D.C. As a priest, this… Read more »
You Show Me a New Life and a Way to See the Pope
One of my customers came up and asked me would I like to go out and see the pope. At first I say no, because… Read more »

The Pope’s Real Message
I am not Catholic and I don’t plan to become a member of that faith or any other denomination. However, I do believe in a… Read more »

Picnic With the Pope
When someone mentioned Pope Francis would visit the United States for the first time since his conclave, I imagined the entire country visiting him. I… Read more »

The Beautiful One
Hey y’all. I’m back. The beautiful one. Hope everything is OK on your end, because I’m OK, by the grace of God! Anyway, I have… Read more »
Community Asked to Help Inmates Walk with Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ historic September 22-24 Washington visit brings particular interest to the homeless community. Pope Francis has given attention to issues of homelessness, poverty, and… Read more »

Who Am I?
Who am I? A man that was born in this country. Who am I? A man who works and provides for his family. Who am… Read more »

My Father, The Faithful
When I wake up in the morning the first thing I do is pray, because that is what our father taught us when we were… Read more »

Dear God (+♫)
Father's Day by Pookanu Dear God, I was living in the darkness and had the devil in my heart until you stopped it I was… Read more »

Welcome Fellow Environmentalist Pope Francis!
I hope that Pope Francis’ first visit to Washington D.C. can energize our government and each of us to take full responsibility for our planet’s well being…. Read more »
Letting God Do His Part
First thing is to pray for some things to leave your heart, or to have balance when you are about to make some bad decisions…. Read more »

Young and Young
I’ve noticed teenagers buying Street Sense papers. I am so impressed to see them reading and trying to understand what homelessness is about. It gives… Read more »

What I Enjoy
I really enjoy all the sign seeing in DC. I enjoy talking. The spirit moves me in His way. It makes me feel good. I… Read more »

Looking Out For #1
There are many books that have had an altering effect on my life. But no non-spiritual material I’ve read over the many years has had… Read more »
🎧 Sounds From the Street
Cynthia Mewborn on PTSD and Recovery
Cynthia Mewborn lived in a tent for a year on the street. In spite of the mental and emotional toll that’s taken on her body…

Local Faith Community Anticipates Arrival of Pope Francis
On Wednesday July 22, Cardinal Donald Wuerl from the Archdiocese of Washington and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington President and CEO John Enzler… Read more »

Vendor Profile: Jacqueline Turner
Virginia native Jacqueline Turner has been selling Street Sense since 2011. She usually has a smile on her face, and can frequently be found helping…