Meditating on the trials and struggles of St. Louise de Marillac and Mother Seton gives us hope in these uncertain times.
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by Famvin Media Resources | June 27, 2021 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation | 0 Comments
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
by Famvin Media Resources | June 25, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | June 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
BInge-watching viewers report a greater understanding and knowledge of the show and character development, versus viewers who don’t binge-watch. Might that be true if we “binge-read” the Gospel of Mark?
by Lisa Lickona | May 12, 2022 | Formation
Meditating on the trials and struggles of St. Louise de Marillac and Mother Seton gives us hope in these uncertain times.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the great blessings of the Easter Season is the way in which the church directs our attention to the Acts of the Apostles in both the weekday and the Sunday readings.
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!
by Ross Dizon | Apr 25, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the last word about unheeding, cold and uncaring hearts turning into hearts that listen, are burning and welcoming. The disciples heading toward Emmaus know that the word, like the flames shooting out of burning brush, spreads quickly. Hence, the question of...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God in the Garden - Vincentians Seek - We Need to Pray - Vincentians Do Not Judge Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God in the Garden In the beginning, God made a garden, rich with compost and humus, a black loam that smelled of dawn. Seeds began sprouting in this...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 23, 2017 | Formation
Shortly after Frederic Ozanam's death, Pope Pius IX addressed a delegation of four hundred members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who had been sent to Rome: "My children, you are crusaders of Christ in a world which will listen no longer to sermons, nor heed...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 23, 2017 | Formation
In a recent article, "Four Lessons from Leading Companies Responding to the Refugee Crisis," Philippe Sion, Jaclyn Marcatili, Laura Watry give a "map" for the Vincentian Family when thinking about homelessness. They said, Inspired by a recent blog written about the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2017 | Formation
See what happens when instead of putting people in boxes we separate and look for what we have in common.
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"You have too great a love of holy poverty and too much confidence in God to do that. These are the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. [...] I do not know if I am mistaken, but I believe that Our Lord always desires more confidence than prudence...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2017 | Formation
Sunday is the birthday of Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Paris of the early 19th century was in the grip of great upheavals.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 20, 2017 | Formation
Commenting on a recent article, MaryAnn Dantuono, President of the Ladies of Charity (AIC) USA said, This is a delightful recognition. (ed. note: LCUSA was recognized for the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Confraternities of Charity in France. The...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 20, 2017 | Formation
As we prepare to launch a major initiative to serve the homeless populations of the world, the Vincentian family needs to know the answer to the question, "Who are the homeless?" Then we need to share the truth. Steve Lopez of the LA Times paints a clear picture....