Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times, they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.
Formation
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Male-Only Society in its Beginnings
by Javier F. Chento | September 30, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
Revisiting – Are You an Original or a Photocopy?
by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Before we tackle that question … who framed that question?
A Vincentian View: A Cry in the Silence
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?
Why Am I a Vincentian Priest?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I see… and read… many posts asking “Why I Am (Not) a Catholic.” I also hear of former Vocation Directors saying that this time must be a tough time for Vocation Directors.
“All Are Welcome” … Really?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.
A Journey Through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 4 (last)
by Mark Noonan CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation
As part of Vincentian month, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks. This week we offer part 4 and last.
Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
Acceptance — And Ingenuity (Luke 16:1-13)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.
Do You Prefer Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
Cut off from Us All Self-Sufficiency
by Ross Dizon | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation
Jesus is “God-with-us.” And that is why disciples should not cut off God and their neighbor from their lives. The man whose life is one of luxury and show is very rich: stylish clothes, lavish banquets. He is cut off, for sure, from the beggar; the two are worlds...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 16 – End)
by Kelly McDaniels | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.