Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
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by John Freund, CM | September 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Me-ism! A lens to understand our world, church… and the three year “synodal process” beginning October 2021.
by Vincentian Family Office | September 7, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Ross Dizon | September 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | September 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What is a disciple of Vincent called to be?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes.
by Ross Dizon | Jul 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the image of the invisible God. He is the roundabout way that means much more to us than all the other...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 31, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
My friend Kerry Alys Robinson writes in an America Magazine article entitled "Why Catholics are called to radical hospitality in these political times," Today, in the midst of acrimonious national disagreement, in the face of heightened anxiety especially for...
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 31, 2017 | Formation
This text that follows is a transcript of a lecture given by Mons. Santiago Agrelo, Franciscan missionary and archbishop of Tangier, at the opening ceremony of the 2015-2016 course in "Cristianisme i Justícia" (Barcelona). Monsignor speaks of frontiers, in particular...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
What Kind of God? (Wisdom 12:13-16; Psalm 135) I ask you to think of a particular boss in one of the jobs you’ve had over the years and also to recall the different ways in which you felt that boss regarded you. Did you feel he or she was indifferent to you, was...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.
by Ross Dizon | Aug 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Christ himself is the fulfillment of God’s strongly expressed intent to do something new. Those who are one with Christ are the new creation. Jesus shows that he must suffer greatly, die and then rise. Peter strongly disagrees and rebukes him. But who could blame...
by Sr. M. Karin Weber | Aug 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The theme of the Jubilee Year of the Vincentian Charism accompanies us through this year. On this subject I am immediately confronted with this presentation of Saint Vincent, which is found in Paris in the church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs. Vincent receives and leads a...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 28, 2017 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do we really listen? Today’s Inspirational Snippet: God’s voice is waiting in the scriptures, in Christian music, in that spiritual book you’ve got on your table?
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 27, 2017 | Formation
The following prayer was prepared by Sister Regina Bechtle, SC.
by Chris Morgan, CVV 18 | Aug 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I picked up a rock from the shore of Lake Superior to leave on a mountain in the north of Spain. That’s normal, right? This wasn’t just any rock. It was the most-perfect skipping rock, and though Lake Superior produces many skipping rocks, this one fit my hand just...