I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.
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by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 6, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As far as beginnings go, we’d have to look far and wide to find something more dramatic than the one portrayed in chapter 9 of the Acts of the Apostles: Paul knocked over and blinded on that Damascus road.
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
by Ross Dizon | May 4, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.
by Ross Dizon | Apr 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the faithful witness and the King of martyrs. To welcome him means to follow him to the end with palms in...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 6, 2017 | Formation
Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira (20 October 1953 - 9 April 1993) was a Brazilian Daughter of Charity who worked at a shelter where she was killed in 1993 after a man who was obsessed with her stabbed her 44 times. She was a beautiful soul who edified her companions...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Do you have any idea of the incredible gift of being loved by God? “Mystics: a mystery of grace and freedom – gift to be shared” represents the second installment of a mini-retreat based on reflections written by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM of Province of Rio de...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sensing Grace (Lk: 1:26-38) The angel Gabriel reveals to Mary that she’s “full of grace.” And so the question, what is this “grace” that Mary is filled with? There are few better answers to be had than the one in the five words that follow. “The Lord is with you!”...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
The Vincentian Family Systemic Change Commission offers 5 maxims crucial to systems thinking.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
How does one receive the charism of Charity which we celebrate during this anniversary year? Most people have it "fanned into a flame" through experiences of their lives. Elizabeth Ann Seton received this charism in her Anglican baptism. In a devout and courageous...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Want to start the year as a mystic? Are you looking for a mini-retreat with which to begin the new year? You might consider using the reflections of Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, C.M. of the Province of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). You can read and/or listen. Listen,...
by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Only through Christ can we give to the Father the pleasing worship in Spirit and truth. And we come to the one who alone suffices only through Jesus. In Jerusalem, magi from the east ask a question. They want to know where the newborn king of the Jews is and to...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Read and Live Scripture - Vincentians Believe – Vincentians Serve Rooted in Christ – Peace Prayer for Vincentians Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Read and Live Scripture We do this to connect with our Lord for better service to those in need....
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 1, 2017 | Formation
January 4 is a major Feast Day in the Vincentian Family: the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton adapted Vincent and Louise's spirituality and way of service to the early 19th century Catholic Church in America. She founded the Sisters of Charity...