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Formation
Forgotten Truths About Mary the Mother of God
by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2020 | Reflections | 0 Comments
Viewing Mary not just in that one marvelous moment of the Annunciation but in the context of a lifetime of discipleship.
Watch, Stay Awake, for Jesus Is Coming
by Ross Dizon | November 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts
by John Freund, CM | November 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
The Message of the Miraculous Medal: “Come to the altar”… Live the Eucharist!
by Famvin Media Resources | November 22, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation | 0 Comments
A reflection on how Mary motivates us to encounter her Son in the Eucharist and then, filled with God’s grace, to go out and act concretely.
Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”
God Hears the Cry of the Poor
by Mary Frances Jaster | Nov 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As a member of the Social Justice Representatives of North America, I find myself grateful over and over again for the global view of the Vincentian Family.
Serve: Vincentian Collaboration in Madagascar
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 25, 2016 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
In Madagascar, the Vincentian Family has been running for some 20 years now, encouraged by Congregation of the Mission from the start. All branches meet 4 times per year, and at the moment are striving to concretize at all levels, Father Gregory Gay’s words last May,...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 25, 2016 | Formation, Sisters of Charity, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Urgent needs of Irish orphans and immigrants led to the founding of this Canadian community in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1854. Bishop Thomas Louis Connolly, OFM Cap. went to the New York novitiate of the Sisters of Charity to call for women to found the new...
A Consecrated Life – Father Patrick Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Each member of the Vincentian Family—as all Christians–bears a consecration to God…
Vincentians of Wherever: Rebecca Bowman
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity
A young Vincentian and young missionary, Rebecca Bowman, a 2015 Bethlehem High School graduate from Lebanon, Kentucky (USA), recently volunteered her time with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to work at a house for girls who were at risk for being victims of human...
Getting in the Spirit
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Father Tom McKenna offers the following reflection Getting “In the Spirit” (Samuel 18; Romans 8) The story of David and Goliath is set inside a larger narrative about the fall of Saul and the rise of David. And the difference between these two is that one, Saul,...
60 Seconds with Sister – International
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Several of our Sisters speak multiple languages. Hear a bit about what this brings to the Daughters of Charity international culture. https://youtu.be/ZYyaaUaBBv4 Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity throughout the Year of Consecrated...
Organizations pulled in various directions
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Are there any of us not pulled in different directions? In his weekly letter to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society David Barringer speaks to members of the Society. But once again he touches on a theme that resonates within and across the various branches of...
Just Love – Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
JustLove is an e-publication of the Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. This month features a report on the recent gathering Where Many Rivers Meet: Gathering of JPIC Committees of Federation Congregations in...
What about our Muslim students?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What about our Muslim students? This is a question Sr. Annelle Fitzpatrick CSJ, raises in the context of a forthcoming article in Vincentian Heritage. In “HOSPITALITY ON A VINCENTIAN CAMPUS: WELCOMING THE STRANGER OUTSIDE OUR TENT” she explores practical approaches to...