Formation
A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | February 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Embracing the Tears and Joys of Motherhood with Mary of Nazareth and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Danielle Bean | February 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Like the Blessed Mother, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s faith-filled devotion helped carry her through the pains and trials of motherhood, and can inspire us today.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | February 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899
Saint Louise de Marillac, Mystic of the Holy Spirit
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Naming God (Exodus 34: 8-9; John 3:16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Two people are in a conversation, asking how they feel about each other. After much back and forth, one says to the other, “How would you name that feeling?”
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The NATO approach to Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I never realized how often Jesus reminded his followers to move beyond talk to action.
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Sheep Who Do Not Have a Shepherd
by Ross Dizon | Jun 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, seeks the good of the sheep. He is not like those who steal, slaughter and destroy as they...
A Wide-angle View – Vocations To the Charism
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.
Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 29, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?
VLM/VMC Impact: The Decision to Be Vincentian at My Job and in My Life
by Emily Trefry | Oct 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 18: Recognize Myself as Fragile and Dependent
by Benito Núñez | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
There is no doubt that there is a need to recognize ourselves as fragile and dependent…
A Vincentian View: The Christ of Vincent de Paul
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The pleasure of reading Vincentian authors on the meaning of Christ for Vincent, of looking at Vincent’s own writings and preaching, and of studying the events of his life has tendered me a blessing
Voting As a Sacred Act: Prayer and Reflections
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Together, let us join in prayer each day for peaceful and just elections using this prayer and reflection.
Happy and Glad Followers of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Oct 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us by words and deeds what true happiness is. That is because he wants us to be happy and glad to the fullest. Jesus proclaims happy the wretched in the eyes of the world. That is to say, he breaks the mold: he announces a counterculture; he fosters...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Asking Vincent About Patience
by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I wish I could be more patient and kind! Is this something you would hear Vincent talk about?
AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 3: Simplicity
by AIC Training Team | Oct 25, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Today we are happy to send you four video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of simplicity.