The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.
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by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.
by Dana Hinton | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.
by John Freund, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This past weekend I experienced a bit of what is sometimes called an “earworm.” Some use this as shorthand for not...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Learn from Scripture “Oh! How beautiful and consoling. It is not easy, but if we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2017 | Formation
In celebration of our 400th anniversary we offer this infographic on Vincentian Spirituality and Charism.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 17, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
There are many factors at work which frustrate efforts at systemic change. One of them is racism. Toure, a regular blogger at vice.com writes For some white people, whiteness seems less economically valuable than it was decades ago. It's as if white privilege doesn't...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
It took Vincent until midlife to begin to see clearly. By the end of his life. seeing Christ in the beggar was not merely poetry.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 16, 2017 | Formation, Pope
How are Vincentian Parishes doing? https://youtu.be/4fllasWmJEE
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A story about the Seton Shrine and children as they begin their studies this year.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 14, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Two hundred posts ago, I wrote: Just like you, my life is shaped by Vincent; in a real sense, however small, I am Vincent. So are you. I met some of you for the first time at the USA/Canada Vincentian...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 14, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation
What do you see as the qualities of good leaders? Integrity and honesty - never compromise these. They have a passion for success, wanting to be competitive and come out on top. They have compassion for their people, getting to know them and their families. Great...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A paraphrase of the opening line today from Isaiah reads: “How beautiful are the feet of the one who brings glad tidings, announces peace, carries good news, tells us that our salvation is here and now, and does all this by a life-changing proclamation. And that is,...