I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | February 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
Since Pope Francis declared this the Year of St. Joseph, I have given this figure of our faith some attention. I have invited Joseph into my world and sought his instruction.
by John Freund, CM | February 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Since last October Jesus’ “story” has found a home in my heart to a degree I never expected. And it is all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story. What a challenge to change my way of thinking.
by Ross Dizon | February 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | February 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
God grant us the grace to see things as you do!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.
by Ross Dizon | Jan 18, 2022 | Formation
Jesus is Good News to the poor. To be such news is his program as the One that the Father has anointed with the Holy...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
To say #IamVincent means we recognize the need to evaluate to improve our evangelization, service and formation of leaders. Vincent knew that we must always seek God's will, and evaluate: do we stay or do we go? Let’s give ourselves to God, Messieurs, to go throughout...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
A Vincentian wants to know the answer to the question, "Who am I?" Too often, we only answer the question, "What have I done?" Part of preparing for the coming 400th anniversary year is coming to know ourselves in God's eyes. Are we willing to look deeply? Listen to...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Patricia Evanick DC, Campus Minister at St. John's says, "Take the Plunge!" “We know that affliction makes for endurance, and endurance for tested virtue, and tested virtue for hope. And this hope will not leave us disappointed, because the love of God has been...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, CM “I Feel Your Pain” I had the honor of speaking to the Trenton Diocesan Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on June 4. The topic offered to me made me think about the little park which rests within the confines of...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
What about systemic change within our Vincentian Family sponsored institutions?
by Ross Dizon | Jun 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is God’s Christ. His being so remains hidden, however, from those who lack compassion. Jesus backtracks. He keeps hidden once again his being the Messiah no sooner than he has revealed it through Peter’s confession of faith. The Teacher directs his disciples...
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 13, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Reflections
7. Let us anticipate the future... It is not the time for sterile lamentations. There is distressing lack of vocations to the priesthood and to religious life in the Church today, at least in developed and traditionally Catholic countries. It is conceivable that...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What God is Telling You - Pain and Suffering - Guided by the Holy Spirit – Mending a Broken Heart Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday, June 14, 2016 What God is Telling You - What has He been saying to you? Sometimes we think we hear the message, but are...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 12, 2016 | Formation
This brief video speaks of our mission as members of the Vincentian Family. May it inspire and challenge us to do more. https://youtu.be/QGmdXnbxCaI Visit VinFormation to download a PowerPoint version of this video, to download the text, and for other online viewing...