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Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | September 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.
Why Does She Stay?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.
Serving migrant families
by Dana Hinton | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.
A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.
Trinitarian Living (John 16: 12-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The mystery of the Trinity is definitely that: a mystery who’s depth and range we can never come close to penetrating.
Re-evaluating Childhood Beliefs
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
Reflection: the Coming of Jesus Into the World
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Make this winter season a time of peaceful reflection.
January: a USA season of protests #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 7, 2018 | News, Reflections
January brings a new year, and renewed attention to continuing social issues in the United States: Abortion, Women's rights, racism. DACA is still under siege. Why should Vincentians be present? A reflection by Colorado Vincentian Volunteer alumna and Vincentian Lay...
Beyond “Gift Guilt” – the Magi and St. Vincent de Paul
by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In the ancient world, gifts were rarely exchanged between people of unequal status.
The Pope Video • Religious Minorities in Asia – January 2018
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 6, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Religious Minorities in Asia -- Let us pray for all of them, so that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom. [youtube...
Life of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 5, 2018 | Formation
The story of the life, vocation, and martyrdom of Sister Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, Daughter of Charity, of Brazil who died in 1993. Feast Day: January 7.
Get Ready for Gen Z
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 4, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The first members of Generation Z will be graduating from college in a few years, and market researchers and trend forecasters are clamoring to tap into their psyches. Will this latest crop of youngsters reshape how we do business tomorrow? Will it reshape how we...
A Vincentian View: Keeping in the Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: Keeping in the Heart Some of my friends can be categorized as falling into one of two groups. In one are those people who keep everything and who are not particularly concerned with organization. Their desks are piled high with books and magazines...
Moses, Soup Kitchens and Politics
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Now here’s a thought! “If Moses acted like most clergy he would have gone down to the slave camps of Egypt and opened a food pantry. If Moses would have done that we never would have heard of Moses.” The sentence caught my attention. Just substitute "many in the...
Not Reaching your Instagram Audience? Try #hashtags!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 2, 2018 | Formation, Social Media
Tailwind blog has some new insights on using hashtags on Instagram. We can always use a new angle to increase viewers. The key pieces: The key is to think about what kind of content people want to see for any given hashtag. Create hashtag lists for each of the...