Formation
Immaculate Conception: In Advent, Find God’s Plan for You
As we see in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are each made for some purpose. Not for “nothing,” but decidedly for “something” in the grand scheme of the world and all of its intended Glory.
Cycle of Hope
One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.
Advent Reflections (Day 12)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Who was your childhood hero?
Who was your childhood hero or heroine? Who was Vincent’s hero as he matured?
Child Migration: A Video To Reflect On
See and reflect on a 1-1/2 minute video about a very vulnerable population in our world.
Stretching Toward The Kingdom
A key theme in a recent workshop on intercultural living was stretching – the oftentimes painful effort needed to expand our perspectives and widen our view of what true and valuable.
Seeing But Not Seeing in Our Ministry on the Margins
We tend to only see what is within the horizon of our experiences. We need people who broaden our vision to wider possibilities.
Rejection of Jesus by His Very Own People
Jesus is the great prophet that God has raised up from among us. Rejection of him on our part will leave us not knowing the truth that will free us. Jesus wins approval and admiration at the synagogue in Nazareth. But suddenly, he becomes an object of rejection....
Part of our Life
Being a Vincentian is part of our life, the same as being a professional, father, mother, son, daughter, student, etc.
St. Vincent, and All Vincentians, As Formators
Most of St. Vincent’s letters, documents, and conferences were aimed at the formation of those whom he had gathered together in the service of the poor, and we are called to act in the same spirit.
A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 1)
St. Vincent’s legacy has stood the test of time because he not only changed his world, but anticipated many of the most exciting currents in today’s Church. Part 1 of a new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.
World Youth Day – From the Perspective of an Older Generation
“Youth are needed because of their boldness and audacity, even their imprudence. They provide us with new ideas and a new way of doing things that we had never imagined.” Frederic Ozanam