I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.
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by John Freund, CM | December 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
A baby changes everything. Never was that truer than in the birth of the one we call Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus literally changed everything for everyone.
by Vincentian Family Office | December 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part One
by Ross Dizon | December 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | December 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Who are the dented coins in my life?
by Jim Paddon | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
We are happy to present the Lenten Letter to the Vincentian Family in Slideshare (presentation) format. We hope you will enjoy using it for reflection throughout the Lenten Season. In some ways it will allow you almost literally to walk alongside him and the thoughts...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jacey Diez, a student dedicated to Vincentian service, is in her final year at Niagara University, majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12) and Elementary Education (6-12) with a minor in Theatre Performance. The poor have much to teach you, and you...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...