The risen Jesus is at God’s right hand and intercedes for us. His love enables us to live and die as he did. There...
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by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Three words sum up Mary’s attitude: listening, decision, action. They are words that point out a way for us too as we face what the Lord asks of us in life. Listening, decision, action. (Pope Francis)
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 | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus is at God’s right hand and intercedes for us. His love enables us to live and die as he did. There...
by Seton Shrine | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 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.
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
One of the administrators of the hospital in Nantes, who has been in Paris, “spoke to me about the seasoning of your soup. I believe you should not hesitate to add some cloves to it since it is the custom of the region. Likewise, Sister, since the Fathers of the Poor...
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 2, 2016 | Formation
December 1 marks the anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), of Kentucky, USA. They are part of the Vincentian Family because they followed the rule of St. Vincent de Paul. They belong to the Sisters of Charity Federation. From their...
by Emile Ghali, c.m. | Dec 2, 2016 | Announcements, Formation, Vincentian Family
Dear members of the Vincentian Family May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us always! We all now understand the importance of the Vincentian Family for our branches and organizations. One expression of this is that it has become a priority for the recent...
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The third is Meekness: the virtue of gentleness. It is interesting to note that “Wikipedia” speaks of gentleness as a virtue of former ages but is...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Your Children’s Children May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see Jerusalem’s prosperity all the days of your life and live to see your children’s children (Ps 128:5-6) Last year at this time after Thanksgiving, I wrote about my grandnephew...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Why? and Why not? Two short questions. But they are challenging questions. Questions that lead to systemic change. It is said that Steve Jobs favorite questions were Why? and Why not? These questions help us understand Vincent… and Louise and Frederic, and so many...
by Ross Dizon | Nov 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The voice of Jesus is an invitation to the kingdom of God. And the voice of the disciples should be but an echo of their Teacher’s voice. The Forerunner considers himself as a voice shouting out the same message that the one he precedes will also preach: Repent, for...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Offer Your Service – Live in the Present – Gift of Fortitude – Constant Companions Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Offer Your Service What’s the thing you do to create and bring beauty to the world around you? Whatever it is, you can use it to change the world....
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 27, 2016 | Formation
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Catherine Labouré. Brief Reflection Those who are familiar with the Miraculous Medal Novena will recognize the following prayer: O Lord, Jesus Christ, who for the...