Formation
Binge-watching the Gospel of Mark?
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?
A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments
St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.
Sustainable Development Goal 13
by Jim Claffey | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
A Vincentian View: The Sleeping Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
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Mayday! Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices
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!
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Distinctive Mark of Christ’s Disciples
by Ross Dizon | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the proof that God loves us. Sent by God, he teaches us to love. He makes love the Christians’ distinctive...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXII
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Who are the Homeless? #IamVincent
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....
A Vincentian View: A Feast for the Senses
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: A Feast for the Senses Life. The very air pulses with the celebration of the gift of life on the evening when we remember and we celebrate the paschal mystery. On this night, Jesus was raised from the dead to live forever and to draw us into...
Ladies of Charity – Primer on Advocacy
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity present 8 quick answers to "What is advocacy?" Advocacy (n) The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. From the Latin: ad = to; and voc = voice: To add voice. Advocacy. Dictionary.com....
Night of Peace, Mission, Faith and Clearness
by Ross Dizon | Apr 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Granting us peace and entrusting us a mission, the risen Jesus makes the night shine as the day. He thus arouses faith. As the night falls, the disciples look for safety in a house with locked doors. That is because they are afraid of fellow Jews who sought the...
Serving Those in Need, Hardships
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8: 51-59 Live – Learn – Fall and Arise Amazed and Afraid Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8:51-59 Vincentians, today Jesus refers to Himself as “I AM.” The name God revealed to Moses. So,...
Death and Resurrection • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“On Easter Sunday, my meditation was on my desire to rise with Our Lord. Since, without death, there can be no Resurrection, I realized that it was my evil inclinations which must die and that I must die completely to myself by deadening my passions and desires. I saw...
The Defining Backdrop
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The Defining Backdrop (Gen. 17:5-9; Jn. 17) In the middle of Genesis, we come across the classic phrasing of a central theme running all through both Testaments of the bible, the Covenant. After telling Abraham He will make him the father of nations, Yahweh says, “I...
Dawn Means Love and Return to the Source
by Ross Dizon | Apr 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus is the dawn from on high. When we love him and keep his word, our darkness fades. Mary Magdalen visits the tomb at dawn. Seeing the tomb open, she worries just as the religious leaders do. It worries them that someone may steal the body of Jesus....
Pray Fervently – Vincentian Story – Consolation Suffering
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pray Fervently - Vincentian Story - Consolation Suffering Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Pray Fervently Pray to Our Lady—pray the Rosary very fervently, cling to Our Lady, she will surely lead you to Jesus to know His will for you. – Mother Teresa...