Formation
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
Covid in Advent
by Jim Claffey | December 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Maybe the Advent message this year calls us to see beyond how COVID19 affects us, reminding us that others are suffering much more than we…
Lessons learned during a Pandemic, #24: Celebrate faith and hope with the poor
by Erick Félix, CM | December 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.
A Vincentian View: A Season of Yes
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We can recognize the effort and success that people of good will exert to move us beyond the moment and onto the right track.
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Intertwining Worlds (John 18: 33-37)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
More than most any other, the feast of Christ the King immerses us in this swirling dilemma of negotiating worlds.
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Pope Francis – The Poor Are True Evangelizers
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.
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Advent Letter 2021 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Rome, Advent 2021 THE SICK AND THE ELDERLY STRONG BUILDERS OF A BRIGHT AND HOPE-FILLED FUTURE Dear members of the...
Do you pray for systemic change?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
When was the last time you prayed for the success of systemic change? Do you pray for systemic change? By now we are all familiar with Pope Francis asking people to pray for him from his very first appearance as Pope. He is also encouraging us to pray. A question for...
Repentance: believing and living the Gospel
by Ross Dizon | Feb 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Our merciful Lord listens to sinners who cry out to him. He takes no pleasure in their death, but in their repentance, so that they may live and bear much fruit. Jesus makes it clear that we are all in need of repentance. He warns that if we do not repent, we will...
Collaboration is… joining efforts to be more effective
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 22, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
At the beginning of 2013/2014 season, a Spanish soccer team, Real Madrid, was worth approximately 571 million euros (520 million US dollars). It corresponded to the total market value of its 23 players. The value of the team rose, however, to nearly 2,500 million...
Always Be Ready
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Always Be Ready – God is Merciful - Doors of Faith - Mystery of Love Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday February 23, 2016 Always Be Ready – Lent is a good time to remember to always be ready. Look inside and know what needs improving. Do a Lenten cleanup of...
Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul (Canada)
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 22, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul views its founding as a process of history involving key people guided by a deep spirituality and passion for the poor. Their heritage is rooted in the creativity and spirituality of Vincent de Paul...
Mortification of the Mind and Will
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2016 | Formation
Lent is a time when many of us are seeking exercises to get our flabby souls into shape... like push-ups or jogging for the soul. For example, what did St. Vincent mean by "mortifying judgment and self-will"? How can we practice this? Get some recommendations in the...
A Vincentian Response to Laudato Si’
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
DePaul University's Newsline Publication offered the following video: Care for our Common Home - A Vincentian Response to Laudato Si'. Insights from the video are highlighted below: ...it's really important...
Vincentians of Wherever: Service, Ministry and Marriage
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
My husband and I have for many years identified ourselves as Vincentians. Mike was formed in the rich Vincentian tradition primarily through faith and service opportunities offered by campus ministry, as well as his academic studies and extracurricular activities, at...
Vincent and mentors
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincent and mentors Most readers of this website have heard many stories of St. Vincent, some true and others reflect the thought patterns of early biographers. I would like to set aside historical issues and approach selected incidents in Vincent’s life through the...