Fr. Rooney talks about issues for which the Vincentian Family needs to lead a cry for repentance. This week: Sometimes we forget who it is we serve!
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by Pat Griffin, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney
by Ross Dizon | May 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Take care to give an account of your prayer as soon as possible after making it.”
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney talks about issues for which the Vincentian Family needs to lead a cry for repentance. This week: Sometimes we forget who it is we serve!
by Eugénia Quaresma | Apr 8, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
We are witnessing the high price to be paid for freedom, and the slow and arduous road to building peace through dialogue and negotiation.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I remember well the stir caused when Christian Barnard in 1967 announced the first successful human heart transplant. Newly ordained, I joined with people around the world rejoicing in this miracle.
by James Claffey | Jan 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A Latin proverb warns us “The power of habit is great.” We also know this from our spiritual formation. Wise spiritual directors counsel us to pray daily, to make it a habit, and our life will always have a solid foundation. Of course St. Vincent goes even further...
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Jan 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On the occasion of 25 January, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, a key date in Vincentian history in which we recall the events happened in the village of Folleville 400 years ago, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of...
by Ross Dizon | Jan 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one who has chosen and appointed us to bear fruit. Jesus’ chosen way breaks the mold. Unlike the religious leaders who are settled in Jerusalem, he withdraws to Galilee. His withdrawal to Galilee shows his courage. He has chosen not to turn back as...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Where did our Faith come from? - Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Where did our Faith come from? I am sure you will have many different answers to this question. ...
by Tomaz Mavrič, CM | Jan 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
In a series of three videos, Fr Tomaz Mavrič, CM invites us to focus our reflection on three objects that belonged to St. Vincent de Paul: his cape, his hat and his shoes. Today we present the first: his hat. These relics are objects that evoke the life of Vincent de...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 15, 2017 | Formation
The video “Ladies of Charity: Acting Against Poverty With a Vincentian Heart” was produced by Dr. Joan Ball from St. John’s University, a little over two years ago. This year, stay tuned for additional videos in celebration of the 400th anniversary!...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 15, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Certainly, all over the world we have heard of the use of strategies for social change centered in non-violence and non-violent resistance. During this time, The United States celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his non-violent struggles against...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Martin Luther King was not the only one who had a dream. Frederic Ozanam dreamt of circling the globe with a network of charity.
by Robert Maloney, CM | Jan 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent always regarded 1617 as the birthday of his Family. Even though his three principal foundations had distinct juridical birth dates – the Confraternities of Charity in 1617, the Congregation of the Mission in 1625, and the Daughters of Charity in 1633 –...