Faith played an enormous role in the building of America. Our ancestors made enormous sacrifices for us to be here today. Patrick Shea believes we’re all here for a reason, and we need to set ourselves on a righteous path.
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“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 16
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 15
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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
Lenten Video Series, Day 33: Little Hours
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Seminarian Thomas Cipolla shares insight on the small sacrifices we make every day through reflective prayer.
A Vincentian Minute: Things to repent about
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney talks about issues for which the Vincentian Family needs to lead a cry for repentance. This week: Sometimes we forget who it is we serve!
Meeting Christ in Prison #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | News, Reflections
Father McGeough agreed, saying that, “I’ve been a priest for 40 years, and I’ve never been thanked so much for just showing up. You will get a lot of gratitude in this ministry.” AT an informational meeting in the Diocese of Trenton (New Jersey, USA) pastoral center,...
On Not Shutting Down
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I know two young men who were given a set of CD’s of the greats in classical music. Neither of them ever listened to nor had any appreciation for this kind of track. The one said, “This stuff is boring and even hard on my ears. I’ll humor my uncle who gave them to me,...
Fruit of Righteousness that the Kingdom Demands
by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ for the praise and glory of God. And those who remain in Jesus and he in them bear much fruit. God expects righteousness from his people. In fact, God’s people prove themselves before him through the fruit of...
Reach Beyond
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Welcoming the Stranger - I attended a Syrian Refugee workshop presented by my Diocese. It gave me us a better understanding of how we can be present to them. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. This statement from Matthew is one we follow willingly and lovingly in...
Welcoming the Stranger – An Examination of Conscience
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
One of the ways of measuring scripture’s impact on us is an examination of our lives against key scriptural verses. Here is a list of important verse from the Bible about welcoming the stranger and some questions to think about.
Open My Eyes: Prayer
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The following presentation titled “Open My Eyes”, based on a prayer from the St. Vincent de Paul Society, reflects the essence of our ministry and mission.
Living in a Time of Extremes
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
To us who live in a time when extremes on the left and right of the spectrum seem glaring, St. Paul comes with this counsel for keeping on course. “Do not conform yourselves to this age. But be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” To paraphrase him, “There are...
A Letter from Pope Francis to the Whole Vincentian Family, at the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul!
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 27, 2017 | Formation, News, Pope
Pope Francis offers us a few words on the main feast of the whole Vincentian Family! On the occasion of the commemoration of Saint Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis has written a beautiful reflection to all of us who live the Vincentian charism, which we reproduce below:...
Petty and Narrow Self-Interests
by Ross Dizon | Sep 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus dies for us sinners. That is how the God of unfathomable goodness proves his love for us as petty and stingy as we are. Our petty desires for gain, power and security hinder the revelation of truth. And not knowing the truth leads to people’s...