Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.
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by John Freund, CM | December 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In her visitation journey to Elizabeth, Mary was simply “paying her gift forward” by offering her elderly cousin much welcomed assistance.
by Ross Dizon | December 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Tom McKenna, CM | December 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
This thread of “Stop, Look and Go” winds through the words and actions of this Feast of Epiphany.
by John Freund, CM | December 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
by Ross Dizon | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation
Jesus is “God-with-us.” And that is why disciples should not cut off God and their neighbor from their lives. The man...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
On Being Overshadowed (Every year on the feast of the Annunciation thousands of Daughters of Charity the world over retake their vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and service to the poor. This was the homily at one of their Eucharists.) I once heard someone say...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
I invite “every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.” An ecological approach to vocations.
by Ross Dizon | Apr 24, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the vine and his disciples, the branches. Remaining in Jesus, and he in them, the disciples bear much fruit. Remaining now in the true vine, Paul gives much fruit. He does not only speak boldly in the name of Jesus. He also toils harder than all the other...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Young Frederic Ozanam was struck by a basic insight: Christianity is not about ideas, but about deeds inspired by love.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace
Transportation projects are managing not only commuting and congestion, but also broader social issues like job access and even infant mortality. It can be done. Justly. Get in on the debate in your local area!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In receiving Christ, we become one body in him, and through him, one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Through receiving the Eucharist, we enter into a unique and personal relationship with the Trinity and with one another, the Body of Christ. We become what we eat.
by .famvin | Apr 20, 2018 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
As we approach the anniversary of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23), may its membership be filled with zeal in carrying out God’s mandate to care for His people in need!
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We all know of the serenity prayer. How did Vincent and our models in the Vincentian Family live the serenity prayer? How can we?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.