Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Formation
An Undervalued Gift
by John Freund, CM | April 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let me share an image of myself as an immature child at Christmas with an undervalued gift.
When is $500 per month more than $3,000?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Cynthia Griffith, writing for Invisible People, backed up this “new math.”
A Vincentian View: Seeing and Believing
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the readings of the Easter Season, it sometimes seems that the two positions of “seeing” and “believing” are mutually exclusive.
Empty Seats in the School of Jesus
by John Freund, CM | April 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In a recent homily, Pope Francis warned us about “the empty seats in the school of Jesus:” Do any of these excerpts hit home?
God Is With Us | Week Four
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.
A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
Loving the Poor
by João Marcos Andrietta | Feb 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As an incentive to deepen our reflection, it is appropriate to ask: do I feel love for the poor?
Change is Possible!
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation
A story of transformation with the help of the Termination of Female Genital Mutilation Team.
A Vincentian View: Weariness and Thirst
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The “weariness of the journey” can capture the sense of so many of us who take up the responsibilities for our Church, communities, and families.
Who Would Have Thought They Would Be Collaborators?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
An idea worth imitating! EnerCasa Co-op has come up with an idea of harvesting energy from mall shoppers who stop by to pedal on a stationary bicycle, giving electricity to local non-profit organizations.
Hunger for the Word of God
by Ross Dizon | Feb 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Those who trust in Jesus and obey Him become new and satisfy their hunger.
The Vincentian Hummingbirds
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian hummingbird can be found everywhere, discreet and anonymous, doing their part so that the message of Christ can reach the hearts of all.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.: A Daughter of Charity With A Heart On Fire
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2019 | Formation
Blessed Rosalie Rendu’s Feast Day is on February 7. Watch a video about how Sr. Rosalie brought Christ’s love to the poor, forgotten, & marginalized people of the Mouffetard district of Paris.
Homily of the Opening Eucharist of the Vincentian Youth Gathering in Panama
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 2, 2019 | Formation
Homily of Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General, at the opening Eucharist of the gathering of Vincentian youth prior to World Youth Day.
A Heart On Fire 400 Years Ago Shaped Our Church Today (Part 2)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 1, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Part 2 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.