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A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 14
by Famvin Media Resources | March 27, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Three people share their personal reflections about Palm Sunday.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2022 | Formation
In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus himself tells his followers: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.” It was a text that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
A Canadian View: What are Nature’s Laws?
by Jim Paddon | May 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The laws of Indigenous Peoples around the world are often referred to as “Nature’s Laws.”
Words That Glow
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Words That Glow (Isaiah 6:11; John 1:23) A familiar phrase, “It leapt off the page at me!” Of all the lines and sentences in a book, one starts to glow and flash out as if it were being spoken to me personally. I mention this because a single sentence occurring in...
Pope Francis’ Poetically Powerful Insights
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis offered poetically powerful insights in his homily at midnight mass and his noon message to the city and the world.
Hope of Israel and of all Nations
by Ross Dizon | Dec 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the hope of Israel and of all nations. Those who trust in him and welcome him rise. They fall, on the other hand, those who distrust and reject him. Joseph and Mary are devout Jews. That is why they come with the child Jesus to the temple to...
Promoting Empowerment in a World of Rampant Toxic Charity
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
What do you think of when you read the word “Sustainability?” Maybe you think solar panels, or houses made of recycled materials. Maybe you think of maintaining schedules or choosing which organizations or tasks require your time and attention. Over the past five...
Food for All that Gives Life and Saves
by Ross Dizon | Dec 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Already at birth, Jesus offers himself as the food that gives life and saves. Unless we eat his flesh and drink his blood, we have no life within us. Mary does not lay her child in a crib. Rather, she lays him, wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a manger, which holds...
Christmas Greeting from the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission
by Tomasz Zieliński | Dec 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The latest edition of NUNTIA, the bulletin of the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission, greets Christmas and the New Year to the confreres of the Congregation of the Mission and the Vincentian Family, with a few words from the members of the community of...
Vincentian Leadership Institute for High School Students
by Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter | Dec 23, 2017 | Formation, News
St. John's is running its second year of the Vincentian Leadership Institute: Faith and Service in the City. Faith and Service in the City connects high school students to Catholic and Vincentian traditions in New York City. Explore theology, experience NYC, and grow...
Evergreen Vincentian Resources at Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing Vincentian resources for Christmas making the rounds. The list keeps growing. Here are some places to start.
Mamas Talk Advent: Waiting, Community
by Sr. Tracy Kemme | Dec 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I'll never forget the moment I first laid eyes on my niece, Lucy. I'd been restlessly following the text-message updates all day, and now I was standing before a few-hours-old baby. I had never seen anything more perfect. What a miracle she was — tiny, exquisitely...