Formation
Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
by John Freund, CM | June 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
Pour out God’s Love into Hearts
by Ross Dizon | June 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1
by John Freund, CM | June 7, 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.
MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | June 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
Outbreaks of Glory (Isaiah 49:3)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Every once in a while when reading the Scriptures, something lights up, jumps out into the present time and place.
Magi School for Seekers – Open Enrollment
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Anyone seeking health insurance or entrance into a school knows the term “open enrollment.” Triggered by a Pope Francis’ homily on the feast of the Epiphany,
Give Witness to the Lamb of God
by Ross Dizon | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. We are to fix our gaze on him and give witness to him....
A Canadian View: Vincentians Coming Together
by Jim Paddon | Jul 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Reflections on vincentians coming together for the SSVP Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Canada June 19-22.
A Vincentian View: Preparing the Child for the Road
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.” The wisdom of that statement grows on me as I continue to think about it.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same?
by Jim Claffey | Jul 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The following reflection was written by Jim Claffey during the last election cycle in the US. Just change the candidates’ names for today.
Neighbor Even to Our Hateful Enemies
by Ross Dizon | Jul 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, more than anybody else, is neighbor to us. Dealing mercifully with those in need, we get to do as he does. A legal scholar tests Jesus, and Jesus turns the tables on him and tests him. The scholar, however, passes the test. But not wanting perhaps to come...
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (July 9)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 7, 2019 | Formation
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (1748-1820) arrived in China in 1791, and spent the rest of his life in missionary sacrifice there.
The Pope Video • Integrity of Justice
by .famvin | Jul 6, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Integrity of Justice.
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 2019 | Formation
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
Praying With Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Is all prayer something that we have to set aside specific times for? Not really! How about praying in short bursts as an image comes to our minds?