The Advent message? Not only to welcome the Lord’s arrival, but also to take the kinds of steps which ease His birthing among us.
Formation
A Faith Dynamic (Matthew 18:19-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Listen and Respond.” If there ever were a pair of words to stir up action, these are the ones.
Nobody Wants To Do the Dishes!
by John Freund, CM | September 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Mindwalk is a reflection on a saying attributed to a contemporary change agent – Shane Claiborne “Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
Admire the Thoughts and Ways of God
by Ross Dizon | September 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 22
by Famvin Media Resources | September 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Why Did I Create Mindwalk?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Either hopefully conveys a space where people feel comfortable in talking with friends that matter, about things that matter.
Recognize Jesus Who Is in Our Midst
by Ross Dizon | Dec 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is in in our midst. Do we Christians get to recognize him? Do we give witness to him by the way we are, live and...
Vincentians of Wherever: Jean Semler – Change a Life Uganda
by .famvin | Aug 27, 2022 | News, Reflections
Jean and Dave Semler launched a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity Change A Life Uganda (CALU) with a vision of educated, healthy, and empowered Ugandan children as agents of positive social and economic change.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)
by Kelly McDaniels | Aug 27, 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.
Prayer Ideas for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (August 28)
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 26, 2022 | Formation
Let the whole Vincentian Family join with the Sisters of Charity on August 28th in celebrating the birthday of their founder, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over the years the Sisters of Charity of New York have offered a number of ready-to-use prayer services. Here is a...
Finding my way back to Galilee with Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.
Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
Widening The Gate (Luke 13:22-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.
A choice – Hiroshima… or the Explosive Power of Love
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I was barely 7 years old. I remember seeing bold newspaper headlines. I could not yet read them. But from my parent’s reactions, I knew something very important had happened
Lowliness, Simplicity, Truth and Freedom
by Ross Dizon | Aug 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the poorest of the poor on whom God looks with favor due to the simplicity, lowliness and awe of him that they show. Does it bother Jesus that his fellow guests, leading Pharisees, and maybe the host, too, watch him closely? If he shows that it does, it may...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 12
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 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.