Formation
A Vincentian View: Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An important maxim in Christian tradition affirms simply lex orandi, lex credendi that can be rendered “The law of praying is the law of believing.”
August 6 – Transfiguration… or… Disfiguration?
by John Freund, CM | August 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Transfiguration – Disfiguration. We have a choice. Which light will we walk in?
Perishable, Yet Saving Just the Same
by Ross Dizon | August 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? V
by John Freund, CM | August 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincent was “drawn into” the Sending that is always radiating out from God.
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A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
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Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
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Pour out God’s Love into Hearts
by Ross Dizon | Jun 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus loves us to the end, to giving his life for us. To follow him means to give up our bodies and pour out our...
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...
June 26: Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras and Bl. Marguerite Rutan, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 25, 2017 | Formation
Tomorrow, we remember the four Daughters of Charity known as the Martyrs of Arras. They were guillotined on June 26, 1794. [button...
On Love of God
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
One of the contemporaries of St. Vincent who influenced him on his journey of conversion was St. Francis de Sales. The two famous books of St. Francis de Sales, namely, “Love of God” and “Introduction to Devout Life,” played an important role in his spiritual growth....
Inspired to Serve
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Coming into contact with a Vincentian University has changed many lives. From their "10 under 10" series, here's a story of someone inspired by the charism at St. John's University. When the financial crisis hit, Elisa Sciortino was a recent St. John’s graduate who...
Are You Ready To Give Up … To Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, maybe even many times, we walk into situations with preconceived notions about what is needed.