Fr. Rooney explains why seeing Christ in the poor should mean seeing the risen Christ in the poor, as well as seeing the crucified Christ in the poor.
Formation
Prophets After Jesus Christ’s Own Heart
by Ross Dizon | June 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XVI
by John Freund, CM | June 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Go to bed modestly and fall asleep with a good thought.”
June 30: First Miraculous Medals
by Famvin Media Resources | June 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation | 0 Comments
Separating Justice from Jargon
by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | June 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work
When Justice and Peace Shall Kiss
by Archbishop emeritus Sylvain Lavoie | Apr 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Given that adequate housing is an issue of social justice, it might be helpful to look at the concept of justice in light of the need for a home for all.
The Empty Tomb: Seeking the Resurrected Christ with Mary Magdalene and Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa Lickona | Apr 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
With St. Mary Magdalene, let us accept Christ’s ‘Do not touch me’ with the certainty that His words give us a new mission, and a new way to be with Him, just as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton met the hardships of her life with renewed faith and strength.
Out of Season
by Sr. Ellen Dauwer, SC | Jul 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
At the start of the Easter season this year I was inspired by a reading that emphasized celebrating the 50 days of Easter. Yet as the season has unfolded there has been much more dying and death in my life than resurrection. I find it nearly impossible to continue to...
Do you Hear the Word? – What is Your Goal?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do you Hear the Word? – What is Your Goal? – Harmony & Peace – What is God’s Job? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast: Re-post from July 22, 2014 Do you Hear the Word? Are you listening? God’s miracles and mighty deeds happen every minute of every day. Are we...
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: Engaging in Diverse Ministries Around the World (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 23, 2017 | Formation
From the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth YouTube Channel: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world. Impelled by the love of Christ, in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding,...
Vincentians of Wherever: Shelby’s Personal Mission Statement
by Shelby A Johnson | Jul 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Living an authentic life focused on helping people and empowering others to be all they can be." I’m majoring in community psychology. This is a relatively new division of psychology which is focused on individuals and how they relate to and are affected by their...
Five Things Vincent Thought About Mercy
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Paulino Sáez López, CM reflects on "The Value of Mercy according to Vincent de Paul.” Here are five points that struck me from his well-documented article. He writes from the perspective that in the time of Vincent "the words mercy, compassion, and charity have much...
Sisters of Charity of New York to Celebrate 200th (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 21, 2017 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
The 200th Anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of New York is approaching. From the Sisters of Charity of New York YouTube Channel: “On August 13, 1817, Elizabeth Ann Seton sent three Sisters to New York to serve the growing number of orphans resulting from the...
Collaboration: From Advantageous Strategy to a Strategic “Must”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 20, 2017 | Formation
In a recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, collaboration was on the agenda again. This time, for a new and important reason. After having conversations with diverse non-profits, the leading foundation consultancy give.org found something out. The...
Vincentians of Wherever • Shiny Distractions
by Joel Cassady, CVV ’11 | Jul 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Last summer and fall, we were fortunate to get several visits from my wife’s brother and his girlfriend. They would come through town often en route to various destinations around the country where they could visit national parks, climb, fly fish, and enjoy the...
Vincent’s Praying-Acting Cycle
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent’s Praying-Acting Cycle Years ago I heard Fr. Robert Maloney say something about St. Vincent de Paul I never forgot. “Hardly have I ever read somebody who could come down on one side of an issue and then 50 pages later say something the exact opposite.” And...