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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.

Each Approach Is Necessary

by John Freund, CM | December 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 4 Comments

An image each Vincentian should consider! It is a simple image of people imperiled by a river flooding out of control. Read on to learn how a Franciscan uses that image to explore various approaches to saving people.

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.

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...

Outskirts of Large Cities and Towns

by Ross Dizon | Nov 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has become poor so that we may be rich by his poverty. He chooses but the poor on the outskirts to witness to...

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...

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