Formation
The Life and Legacy of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 8, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
Can Catholics Lead In Healing the Nation?
by John Freund, CM | January 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
This morning I read John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One
by Jim Paddon | January 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
Real Experience with Homelessness 2020
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | January 7, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Real Experience with Homelessness: – Top 10 Posts of 2020 – Invisible People
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From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
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Claims that Are Sacrilegious and Outrageous
by Ross Dizon | Dec 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is our Savior. He saves us from sin and frees us from those with sacrilegious claims. And he gives us his Holy...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIII
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The servant of the poor must be poor himself, must suffer the hunger and the pain of the poor.
Vincentians of Wherever: Celebrity Activism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrity activism sometimes gets a bad rap. Many of us who are aficionados of contemporary music are, in our own ways, mourning the death of the artist called "Prince." Most people know him because of his outlandish sartorial style, his gender-stretching image, and...
Tipping points – Siddhartha, Vincent, Ozanam… and you
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In his book Mister Vincent, J Patrick Murphy quotes Malcolm Gladwell who writes about tipping points - the time when things come together to tilt the scale of life to something new. For Vincent, the tipping point primarily came from two events in 1617, starting in...
When I teach reading #IamVincent @Niagara University
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Kathleen McGrath loves a good book. As lead faculty member of the College of Education’s Family Literacy Center (FLC) at Niagara University, McGrath said she believes “Reading can very powerfully change the trajectory of a life.” Through her Niagara graduate school...
April 23: Foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 22, 2016 | Formation
Tomorrow, April 23, is the anniversary of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his companions. As you celebrate this occasion, make use of the following resources from our sister site VinFormation-- they can be used...
All Booked Up, but #IamVincent @DePaulMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
This story was created on June 14th, 2013, in Golden, Colorado. It was created during the year end retreat for the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers. Find out more about their organization: http://www.covivo.org/. Thanks again to DePaul University Office of Mission and...
Collaborative Styles #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 21, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation
Last year, we shared a fine presentation on the collaborative styles of Sts. Vincent and Louise. If you want to say #IamVincent, what characteristics will mark you as a leader? Because it’s not about what you SAY, it’s about what you DO! Jesse Lyn Stoner, from the...
Even before I knew it, #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"Growing up in an American," says Angela Seegal, "Italian in a family of eight, concepts like 'sharing,' 'making it go further,' 'taking only what you need,' were always part of my vernacular. My parents both came from humble beginnings, and made the conscience...
Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter” We are halfway through the Easter season, and it is a good time for a short test. 1. Did you know that Easter is the pivotal celebration of the Christian calendar? Though Christmas might seem to hold...
Earth Day – April 22, 2016
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 (this coming Friday) and events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193...