When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.
Formation
Beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | December 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins
by John Freund, CM | December 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Who are the dented coins in my life?
A Letter to Saint Louise
by Famvin Media Resources | November 29, 2020 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments
SlideShare Presentation for November 29: Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 5)
by René Stockman | November 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 5 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth
by Ross Dizon | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his...
February 7: Feast of Bl. Rosalie Rendu
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 5, 2016 | Formation
From the age of reason, Jeanne [Sr. Rosalie] had thought of consecrating herself to God. None of the joys of the world attracted her. She wanted no part of its celebrations or glitter. At the same time, she felt drawn by its groans and misery. -Armand de Melun
Who am I? Who loves me?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Who am I? Who loves me? These are some of the questions that Sr. Janet Gildea, SC asks in "Getting a Life This Lent." E-Voc is the electronic newsletter from the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering what new thing God is...
#IamVincent @ DePaul Service Immersion
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In "Experiencing Vincentian Hospitality," Quinton Foshag unveils the transforming power of service immersion experiences. In my first ever experience living in the Vincentian House of Charity, I was so amazed by the love and compassion that Sister Monica and Sister...
#IamVincent: Learning to Serve
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 4, 2016 | Featured Videos, Formation
Learning to serve is the motto of VinFormation! Double-click the video to watch in full screen... https://youtu.be/ga2l-BX3Xl8 “Learning to Serve”, also known as “VinFormation” is... Learning to serve those living in poverty Changing our ways of thinking about how we...
#IamVincent: @ St. John’s University
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
This is the first of a series of "#IamVincent" from St. John's University. It's time that we knew the stories and lives of Vincentians all over the globe.[Ed.] At the heart and center of the Queens campus of St. John’s University stands St. Thomas More Church. This...
Master and Teacher thrice holy
by Ross Dizon | Feb 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is our Teacher and Master, which also means we must learn to do everything that he commands and teaches by words and works, and to proclaim his Gospel. Setting aside his experience and knowledge as a fisherman, Simon believes in the words of the carpenter from...
Lenten letter – stories of fasting and prayer
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
In Father Gregory Gay's last Lenten Letter as Superior General he uses stories to help us reflect on Lent as a time of fasting and prayer. For both themes he tells a story from his personal journey, a Jesus story and invites us to write a new story, our story. Lent:...
Collaboration is… taking up as my own common challenges
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 1, 2016 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
We Vincentians are part of a wonderful spiritual family. We drink from the springs of the purest evangelical love, with charity being at the center of our spirituality and our action. This year 2016, we celebrate the Year of Vincentian Collaboration, an event that...
Holiness Sets Us Free
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
This week Lynn L’Heureux reflects on the following: Holiness Sets Us Free - Why do I say “Blessings”? - Walk with God - Beacon of Light Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday February 2, 2016 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and pray for peace. ...