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For Future Generations!

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | July 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.

A Vincentian View: Sower, Seed, and Soil

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When I have the honor to preach to a Vincentian group, I sometimes take the opportunity to see if we have a record of Vincent speaking on the Scripture for that day.

Be Honest! Do We Prefer To Serve the “Good Poor”

by John Freund, CM | July 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Who do we prefer to serve? The “good” poor? When I am honest with myself, I realize I prefer to serve. someone whose poverty I understand.

Rush to Condemn and to Exclude

by Ross Dizon | July 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Lowly, meek and patient, Jesus bears with the weak and annoying. We learn from him to bear with one another and not rush to judge.

A Vincentian View: Shalom

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you been praying for peace in these days? I hope so. I certainly have. As I do so, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the word “peace” and what it means for the Christian.

Shocking document bishops signed in the Catacombs 60 years ago

by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I did not have any special expectations of Vatican II when I was ordained just months before the Council concluded. Pope St. John XXIII certainly had expectations of Vatican II!

Sweat in Seeking the Other’s Good

by Ross Dizon | Oct 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us how to love in truth God and our neighbor. Out of love for them, he has to sweat blood and give...

Lenten Video Series, Day 17: Saying Yes

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Many times, we think sacrifice has to be something ostentatious.

Uniting Action And Contemplation: the Way of Vincent

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2022 | Formation

Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. offers a few reflections on Vincent’s capacity to unite action and contemplation.

A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Gentleness

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2022 | Formation

In this third of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we become at peace with ourselves. This week: Do I cultivate a gentle spirit?

Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.

Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.

March 18, 1879: John Joseph Lynch C.M. Appointed First Archbishop of Toronto

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 18, 2022 | Formation

On this date in 1879, John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.

A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine

by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.

A “We” Virus?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections

A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.

Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.

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