A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.
Formation
Sustainable Development Goals, 9 and 10
by Jim Claffey | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
A Vincentian View: Mary’s Lessons on Joseph
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
A Daring Prudence – Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney
Heaven, Where the Risen Christ Is
by Ross Dizon | May 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.
Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.
AIC International Assembly – Chatillon 2017
by Dee Mansi, AIC UK President | Jul 1, 2017 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Reflections
Our pilgrimage began in Notre Dame Cathedral on March 8, 2017 – International Women’s Day – at a Mass attended by 1,000 AIC France and other nationalities. It was the first of several encounters with the Heart of St Vincent in our presence. Later on, after the vin...
Are We Loved Enough?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Will we stand alone, or will we stand with others, being a part of what is good in them, being more together than ever we could be alone? Our sisters and brothers in the body of Christ touch us, change us, soften us, and call us forward with their love.
The Holy Trinity, the Group Standard • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
At 59, Saint Louise had the illusion and energy to send Daughters of Charity to the distant Hennebont, in French Brittany. She was afraid that, by living so far from Paris, the community would relax and disappear. In this letter thery are told that only if they live...
July 4: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 30, 2017 | Formation
In celebration of the feast day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4, take some quiet time to pray a special version of the Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light). Get to know Pier Giorgio through excerpts from his...
What my Nonreligious Mom Taught Me About the Vincentian Mission #IamVincent
by Megan Scoville | Jun 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When I was a young child, “religion” and “church” were foreign concepts to me. My family didn’t have a home parish nor a religious sect. Every once in a while, a friend’s family would invite me to attend a religious service with them, but that was as much interaction...
A Vincentian View: To Be Worthy of the Lord
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 28, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: To Be Worthy of the Lord As so often happens in Scripture, care for one’s family emerges as the highest and most rigorous of human loves; it becomes the measure for any human relationship. Yet, the Lord’s invitation to be specially “his” is...
Intersections
by Jim Claffey | Jun 28, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
“Those on top, like politicians and church leaders, talk a lot about peace, but not about justice, because speaking of peace sounds good to others on top and to the naïve on the bottom, but to speak of justice sounds bad to those on top because it opens the eyes of...
Better for Us Is Shame, Rather Than Praise
by Ross Dizon | Jun 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the embodiment of the truth that it is better to receive shame than praise from the world. The world cannot accept the Word. The Word is in the world but the world does not know him even. Though coming to his own, the Word is still not acceptable. Worldly...
Road of Reconciliation – MARK 12:1-12 Gospel
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Road of Reconciliation - MARK 12:1-12 Gospel - MARK 12:1-12 Gospel - "When God gives you help, do not ask questions!" Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Road of Reconciliation Going to Confession is good. It is not just a Lenten event. If you want to feel good with...