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Vincentian Eyes (Luke 12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An often-cited quote from Dale Carnegie: “Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw the mud, the other saw stars.”
What Jesus Saw In the Temple
by John Freund, CM | November 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus is doing what he always does in the gospels. What catches his eye and draws his heart are those in most need: those who need forgiveness. Jesus sees the widow.
Contemplation: To Be Vincentian
by Tim Williams | November 12, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Essential Elements of the Society—Spirituality, Friendship, and Service—are equal, inseparable, and essential to its identity, as they unite members in a shared mission of faith-driven charitable action.
Defeat Is Triumph; To Die Is to Live
by Ross Reyes Dizon | November 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus empties himself and humbly obeys, to the shameful death on the cross. So, God lifts him up, fills him with glory. Through him, with him and in him, defeat is triumph.
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 3, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the third in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2016 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
VinFormation presents a prayerful video reflection on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception followed by a summary of Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism by Corpus Delgado, C.M. Watch the video now... http://youtu.be/C_XkQ2ffNxI Read this excerpt from the...
Counsel for An Anxious Time
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Counsel for An Anxious Time (Lk. 17:20-25) All through Luke’s gospel, the underlying movement is towards Jerusalem. From the beginning that’s where Jesus is heading, and as He gets closer the pace picks up and the tensions rise. This is not only because of the...
Do-It-Yourself Systems Thinking Exercise
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
We talk a lot about systemic change. But what about being a systems thinker? Do we have the habits of systems thinking?
Darkness and Black Clouds that Are Menacing
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who dwell in darkness. John is “under pressure.” Although relatively young, he feels death is lurking in the darkness. The executioner can come any time to take the prisoner away. And the darkness of prison and impending...
The Things They Carry
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?" Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps carry you...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...
Sisters of Charity Renew Their Vows This Week
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation
December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the traditional day on which Sisters of Charity reaffirm their vows.
A Time to Wait for God’s Coming
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
St. Luke, in his Gospel, before writing about the birth of Jesus, speaks about the coming of God in the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth (Lk1:5-24). Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments of the Lord. But still...
Vincentians Confronting Racism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Racism rears its ugly head whenever Vincentians are silent. Vincentians of.... Wherever. In the United States -- In England, India, Ireland, Australia -- racism is still a problem. Allies of the poor must speak against racism and counter it in all its forms. In an oft...