One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.
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by John Freund, CM | November 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”
by Famvin Media Resources | November 14, 2021 | Formation | 1 Comment
Fr. Rooney wraps up this little series by explaining how Vincentian principles of discernment must be applied to organizations as well.
by .famvin | November 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
by Famvin Media Resources | November 12, 2021 | Formation, News, Other Branch News | 0 Comments
Learn about the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I was barely 7 years old. I remember seeing bold newspaper headlines. I could not yet read them. But from my parent’s reactions, I knew something very important had happened
by Ross Dizon | Aug 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the poorest of the poor on whom God looks with favor due to the simplicity, lowliness and awe of him that...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change
Telling our success stories is a key to moving past the impasse of “no margin-no mission" Mission or Margin "No Margin, No Mission” is frequently heard in non-profit circles, especially from those charged with safeguarding the long-term viability of a non-profit. The...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 23, 2018 | Formation, Social, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
"The biblical call to charity, justice and peace claims not only each believer, but each community." In 1994, the Catholic Bishops of the Unites States wrote, The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and of hope. They are...
by Ross Dizon | Jan 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches with astonishing authority. He expects those he has sent to proclaim the Gospel to every creature to carry out their mission with authority. Jesus does not teach as the scribes. These serve as official interpreters of the law and the prophets. ...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We present a beautiful video summary of the three-day Vincentian Family Symposium, which took place in October 2017. May the memory of these beautiful moments encourage us to continue working with fidelity and courage in the service and evangelization of the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“They (people in poverty) look just like you and me.” The sentence caught me.
by Tomasz Zieliński | Jan 20, 2018 | Formation, News, Pope, Reflections
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 the Church observed 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis celebrated Eucharist in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican for them. Some two-thousand Filipinos, 1.200 Ukrainians, 800 Romanians, 650 Hindus and other 45 nations were...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 19, 2018 | Formation
In the early days, while St. Vincent and his confreres were giving themselves to the evangelization of the poor, they clearly saw that the effectiveness of their mission to the people could not be sustained unless they also provided for the formation of the clergy.
by Ana Davila | Jan 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I was discerning a Vincentian year of service for a while but I just didn’t know where. I honestly don’t know how this program ended up being the one I applied to, but I just couldn’t shake away the idea of it. I was so comfortable with my lifestyle that I knew I...