In the sermon on the mount, Jesus flips the script to show how different his mission was from what ordinary people expected.
Formation
Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh
by Ross Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6
by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton
by Elizabeth Scalia | July 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | July 10, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
February 3: Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation
Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, an Italian Daughter of Charity, is known for her work with poor children; through her trust and friendship, “she guided them to find the Lord … with the gentleness of a loving mother”.
A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?
by Jim Paddon | Feb 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.
Ladies of Charity Advocacy in the Northeastern Region: Gun Control
by .famvin | Sep 21, 2019 | Formation
Take a moment to watch this 2-minute video on Gun Control produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.
Act according to God’s time, not your own, advises St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent tells us to wait for Providence, not to tread upon its heels.
Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II
White Privilege Engages Racism
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Sep 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
Facing a Medical Emergency Alone
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?
Serve God Alone and Not Money
by Ross Dizon | Sep 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us the way to serve God absolutely and not money ever. Do we Christians, and Vincentians besides, really learn from him? Jesus does not love money. He is not all like those who sneer at him on hearing him say, “You cannot serve both God and wealth.”...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Trust
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
After doing what we can, do we have the trust to lower our nets on the other side of the boat?
Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Let’s start talking about the “sting of poverty,” which leaves those assisted in a situation of fragility and vulnerability.