In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
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by Sr. Migdalia Flores, DC | July 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 6 Comments
Well as you all know the pandemic has giving us what I call a “migrating experience.” Some of us have had to move from our workspaces to home spaces and create a job atmosphere.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 18, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
by Marieke van de Ven | July 17, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
How an interest is awakened is not always easy to discern, but certainly the artwork with the characteristic face of Vincent de Paul on an exterior wall in Paris near Gare du Nord contributed to my interest in this seventeenth century man.
by John Freund, CM | July 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Slow seeing.” I had heard about “slow walking,” “slow eating,” “slow cooking,” etc. So probably I should not have been surprised.
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jun 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 5, 2022 | Formation
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
by Elisabeth Scalia | Jun 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
At Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church through imagery of divine wind and fire. For Mother Seton—and for Catholics today—it’s within the storms and wreckage of life that grace is encountered, and new paths are revealed.
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....
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...