Articles in Formation

A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.

Pope Francis – Magi School of Seekers Visiting Professor

by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.

Program of the One Anointed with the Spirit

by Ross Dizon | January 18, 2022 | Formation | 1 Comment

Jesus is Good News to the poor. To be such news is his program as the One that the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirt and sent. True to what the voice from heaven told him at his baptism, the Son takes up the Servant’s program. We heard two Sundays ago that...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVI

by John Freund, CM | January 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…

A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part One

by Jim Paddon | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.

Homeless Persons and “Listening”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?

Acting Out (Mark 12:38-44)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.

Gather the Scattered, Lost, Separated

by Ross Dizon | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is our peace and rest. He is with us to gather those whom the bad shepherds have scattered, misled and driven apart. The apostles gather together with Jesus. They tell him how they have fulfilled the task he gave them. The Teacher, for his part, sees...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? II

by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

JESUS SAYS, “GOD CHERISHES EACH OF YOU, PARTICULARLY THE POOREST AMONG YOU.”

Unaccompanied Minors at the Border

by Sr. Migdalia Flores, DC | Jul 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Sister Migdalia, a Daughter of Charity who has been working in El Paso, is a member of the “confraternity of Vincentians on the Border.” Here she shares with us the first of two reflections.

Spirituality for Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 11, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The following video discusses key attributes of Vincentian spirituality, particularly for conference members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. https://youtu.be/YuxS1ds4oPg?t=142 Deacon Jeff Montgomery serves as the Spiritual Advisor for the St. Vincent de Paul...