A self-described agnostic, Jo Piazza, writes… “I may not believe in God, but I do believe in nuns.”
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“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 16
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 15
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 14
In This Together (Joshua 24; John 6)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Our believing is not solitary. The quality of one person’s faith spills over into the religious convictions of all the others.
Why Did Jesus Ask So Many Questions?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus’ communication style focused on two things: He told great stories and asked great questions!
Collaboration is… to let myself be accompanied
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 7, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
A few months ago, I went to visit a friend, an elderly Daughter of Charity. She has retired from all service activity, not because she is already in her eighties, but...because of her illnesses. If it were up to her, she would continue to do something, however small,...
Vincentian Lifestyle
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Lifestyle - The Gaze of God - Vincentians Planted by God - Vincentian Journey of Holiness Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday March 8, 2016 Vincentian Lifestyle - Vincentian spirituality is embedded in a lifestyle of giving and love. It is an...
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute: Connect and Learn
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 7, 2016 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
A very gifted member of the Missionary Cenacle Apostolate, Dr. Margaret Healy, following the inspirations of Fr. Thomas Judge, CM, set on the path to create the Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute, a secular institute composed of vowed laity. It was formally...
Vincentian View of the Stations of the Cross
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 6, 2016 | Formation
One way of looking at the Stations of the Cross is that we're praying in a spirit of reparation for the sufferings and insults that Jesus endured during His Passion. Pope Saint John Paul II referred to Acts of Reparation as the "unceasing effort to stand beside the...
The Mercy of the Lord Burns: Sinfulness in the Fire of God’s Mercy
by Michael Whalen, CM | Mar 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Mercy of the Lord Burns: Sinfulness in the Fire of God’s Mercy Matthew Fox, the popularizer of a school of Christian spirituality sometimes known as “creation-centered,” once listed Vincent de Paul as a subscriber to such a spirituality. Apparently anyone...
Vincentians of Wherever: Teachers
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Coming from a family of many teachers, it would seem fairly routine for me to be in a teaching program. However, until my experience as a Gateway Vincentian Volunteer (’09-’10), education was never something I had considered. I initially joined GVV looking to do...
Lenten Shift: Exploring Vincentian Themes
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Exploring Vincentian themes is part of our Lenten Shift, metaphorically "shifting gears" in Lent, can be a helpful process. Change what you do. Change what you see, change what you read. We fast so we can feed the deeper parts of ourselves. This is the second of a...
Invitation to a mini-retreat with the Pope
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2016 | Church, Formation, Reflections
Ten questions for the Vincentian Family...and for the Pope and his Curia. I recently saw notice that Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia will spend March 6 through March 10 at the Casa Divin Maestro in Ariccia, Italy. But what really struck me was the set of...
I Dance and #IamVincent @NiagaraAlumni
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Dance. It's another way to serve. It's Vincentian when a Vincentian does it. Kristin Smiley, Niagara University alumna and alumna of another program with Vincentian roots, has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She currently serves as the Assistant Director...