In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
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by John Freund, CM | January 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We use the word “apocalyptic” to describe such catastrophic events. But that is not what the word apocalypse meant in biblical terms. Then it meant to reveal something new.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 7, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
A Mass that was streamed live on Apr 9, 2021 from the martyrdom chapel located at the Dom Pedro II Shelter in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
by Jim Paddon | January 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
2022 has arrived! and 2021 is now history.
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 25, 2022 | Formation
In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
by Maria Robb DC | Sep 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Children often ask me if me if I was born a ‘nun.’ I guess of all my sisters and brothers, I was perhaps the least likely candidate for that as we are growing up!
by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the only one that his disciples need to know and speak of. From the cross, he proclaims that those who are...
by Ross Dizon | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus breathes on us. Anointing us so with the Holy Spirit, he sends us to work with him in the evangelization of the poor. The risen Jesus stands in the midst of his disciples. Never mind that it is dark and the disciples bolted the doors. First, he...
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Joanne O’Regan met her first ‘Martha’ in the late 1990s. “I remember thinking, ‘I like the way they are in the world,’” she said Wednesday of her first impression of the Antigonish-based Sisters of St. Martha. Though raised a Roman Catholic in Toronto, O’Regan hadn’t...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2018 | Formation
A video written and animated by DePaul University students, asks: What lessons does St. Vincent’s life have to offer ours?
by Famvin Media Resources | May 11, 2018 | Formation
In this video, Fr. Louis Scurti interviews Sr. Diane Collesano, SC, on the life of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, SC, beatified on Oct. 4, 2014.
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As I was thinking Pentecost thoughts I focused on the passage in Acts. 'It will come to pass in the last days,' God says, 'that I will pour out a portion of my spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your...
by Jim Paddon | May 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Indigenous peoples in Canada include aboriginal First nations peoples living on reserve and in urban locations as well as Inuit, and Metis. The history of relations between Indigenous people and Canadian governments and churches is not a good one, with most actions...
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
On Pruning Vines (John 15) In his letter to the Church in Rome, St. Paul asserts, “All things work together unto good for those who love God.” (Rom. 8:28) No matter what kinds of things happen, both good and indeed bad, good will rise on the other side of it. It’s a...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
On Pentecost, they received the gift of God’s Spirit and they realized they had a mission to accomplish. Pentecost changed them… but not fully. As we have seen in the readings of the Acts of the Apostles they still had a lot to learn about their mission.
by Ross Dizon | May 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Christ ascends into heaven, which means he deigned to descend to the earth to bring the Good News to the poor. If we imitate him, we will ascend into heaven also. The apostles look intently at Jesus as he leaves. But a question cuts short their contemplation, “Why...