Formation
A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Catherine Labouré
by Famvin Media Resources | October 10, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Catherine Labouré.
A Path Forward
by Spalding Hurst | October 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in the Louisville Urban League and its “A Path Forward for Louisville” work.
Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General
by Jim Claffey | October 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Have You Tried Christianity?
by John Freund, CM | October 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
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A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The blessing of abundance carries with it a responsibility. Jesus points out that truth when he tells the parable of the rich man with the abundant harvest.
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Corinth – Is the Past Prologue?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.
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Alert to the Dangers the World Poses
by Ross Dizon | Aug 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the cry that seek to alert us of the risks that we run. For we live in a world that fosters individualism...
Cheering on Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus and St. Vincent de Paul are cheering Pope Francis, not only for calling for this annual day of remembrance of those who are poor but also for his casting it in the framework of the Beatitudes.
Selfish or Individualistic • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"My Most Honored Father, I cannot wait any longer to tell you of the state I was in during my little retreat. I believe God does not wish me to taste fully this sweetness for I have been distracted since yesterday by one of our sick who received Extreme Unction. She...
Reflection: In the Arms of Providence
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica, wrote a series of monthly reflections in 2017 for our 400th anniversary. Now in Slideshare format.
Being Vincentian: Life Takes Practice
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 16, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Life takes practice. It has been described as a journey from value to virtue. Here's a little help. [button...
The Vincentians and the World Day of the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 15, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On November 19 of this year, the Catholic Church invites all of us to reflect on the first "World Day of the Poor," of which the full message of the Pope Francis is now available on the web site of the Vatican. The theme of reflection is "Let us not love with words,...
Words That Ring Deep and True
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Some years ago, I experienced what you might call a “surprise in sound.” Coming down a corridor talking with a few other people in normal voices, we turned a corner into a smaller space. All at once our voices took on another sound -- fuller, richer, you might even...
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican Policy Guidelines for Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican concerns for systemic change in our welcoming the stranger today!
“Charity and Social Media” address by Renato Lima
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Social, Social Media, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On Saturday, November 11, the SSVP of Italy organized, in Turin, a video conference entitled "Charity and Social Media" which was attended by 300 people, in the auditorium of the Industrial Union of Torino. The round table was moderated by the SSVP member Alessandro...
Faithful, and Not Lazy, Followers of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Going up to heaven, Jesus entrusts gifts and talents to his disciples. He expects them to be faithful, no matter the kind or the amount of the gifts or talents they receive. In the parable of the talents, the good and faithful servants are those who right away trade...