“Out of all the Vincentian figures that are highlighted at DePaul, I find Louise to be my personal favorite due to the fact that her life story is relatable.” – Brianna-Paige Alegbeleye, DePaul Alumna
Formation
A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?
by Jim Paddon | February 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.
A Vincentian View: Out of your Mind
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Has anyone ever accused you of being “out of your mind?”
Where Would You Begin?
by John Freund, CM | February 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Today I ask you to imagine where you might expect Jesus would begin his mission and who would he choose?
Delight the Earth and Enlighten the World
by Ross Dizon | January 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Eyes on Earth Day – Eyes Closed? Glazed? Wide-open?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We often use images that speak of another’s awareness of something. Turning a blind eye! Eyes glazed over! Having one’s eyes wide open.
Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.
Mortification: A Condition for Following Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 26, 2021 | Formation
Presentation on the virtue of mortification in mind and spirit, as taught by St. Vincent de Paul.
Beyond Waving Palm Branches
by John Freund, CM | Mar 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On Palm Sunday will I be waving the palm branches of my blind spots or holding high the cross of God’s universal love?
Lenten Video Series: Day 32, Uphill Climb
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 32: Uphill Climb.
Digging Deeper – Attitudes Towards the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.
Lenten Video Series: Day 31, Patience in Prayer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 31: Patience in Prayer.
We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
All of us have heard the phrase, “living in the past.” Usually it has a negative ring – – somebody missing out on the good things happening now because he or she lives on memories of a bygone day.
I am doing something new!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
For a variety of reasons, we sometimes can not see what is right before our eyes.
Lenten Video Series: Day 30, I Can Change Myself
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 30: I Can Change Myself.
Hosannas that Cry Out for Sense and Truthfulness
by Ross Dizon | Mar 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the awaited Messiah from king David’s lineage. That is why, as he enters Jerusalem, the crowds cheer him with hosannas. Jesus does not turn down the hosannas of the crowds, which shows that he is quite aware that he is the Messiah. He shows no inferiority...