Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 25 – 29.
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by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Last weekend Catholics read the same Gospel passage in church Friday and Sunday. Both times I had the same reaction. I never got past the first line. “Do not let your hearts be troubled?”
by Pamela Matambanadzo | May 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It seems like a lifetime ago when we were in the throes of the pandemic. We wore masks and went about attempting to sanitize the world against a virus we knew very little about.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.
by Daughters of Charity Services | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, News
Vincentian Values Week is set to launch later this month, running from September 25 – 29.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
To get at a pivotal question in Matthew’s 23rd chapter, consider the distinction between two types of answers, one standard and the other personal.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Men and women may have different associations with the word “labor.” Men might think of labor in terms of a “ job.” Women might be more inclined to think of the “labor”in the context of giving birth. Today, I want to explore a deeper meaning of what we call Labor Day.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 24, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I knew a close-knit family of 5 personable children, and as they got older, they would kid their mother about having a favorite.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
This reflection started out as a reflection on Catechetical Sunday but wandered off into a reflection on the mind of Christ. I finally came full circle and thought of catechesis as helping someone put on the mind of Christ.
by Ross Dizon | Sep 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus burns with zeal for the house, for the kingdom, of God. Needless to say, the disciples are to be as zealous as their Teacher. John and Joshua show that they are zealous. John’s zeal is for those to whom Jesus has given the power to drive out demons. And...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“We really must give ourselves to God…”
by Addie Woods | Sep 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When the monsoon hit the western part of India, no one expected the rains to be as deadly as they turned out to be.
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.