400th Anniversary – Time of Grace and Renewal
On the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Birth of the Vincentian Charism Father Eli Chaves dos Santos, CM invites us to celebrate this historical event as a special time of grace and renewal. Indeed there are many themes in this reflection that express the...
From Value to Virtue: Selflessness
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The fourth is Selflessness: the virtue of generosity. In the midst of the present cultural context in which we find ourselves, the Rule of the Saint Vincent...
Teach me how to dance! #IamVincent
To say #IamVincent is to be willing to learn how to dance! Emily Becker of DePaul University learned how, and will never stop... When I look back on the beginning of my Vincentian story, I see a clear starting point. At the beginning of my freshman year, I saw a...
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
VinFormation presents a prayerful video reflection on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception followed by a summary of Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism by Corpus Delgado, C.M. Watch the video now... http://youtu.be/C_XkQ2ffNxI Read this excerpt from the...
Counsel for An Anxious Time
Counsel for An Anxious Time (Lk. 17:20-25) All through Luke’s gospel, the underlying movement is towards Jerusalem. From the beginning that’s where Jesus is heading, and as He gets closer the pace picks up and the tensions rise. This is not only because of the...
Do-It-Yourself Systems Thinking Exercise
We talk a lot about systemic change. But what about being a systems thinker? Do we have the habits of systems thinking?
Darkness and Black Clouds that Are Menacing
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who dwell in darkness. John is “under pressure.” Although relatively young, he feels death is lurking in the darkness. The executioner can come any time to take the prisoner away. And the darkness of prison and impending...
The Things They Carry
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?" Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps carry you...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...
Sisters of Charity Renew Their Vows This Week
December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the traditional day on which Sisters of Charity reaffirm their vows.
