Formation
A Vincentian View: Patrimony of the Poor
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Two readings that regularly show up towards the end of the liturgical year capture my imagination.
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?
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, A Final Note
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 14, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Rooney wraps up this little series by explaining how Vincentian principles of discernment must be applied to organizations as well.
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New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”
by .famvin | Nov 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
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Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 12, 2021 | Formation, News, Other Branch News
Learn about the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
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...
Revelation, Reflection, Learning
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation
Spend a few minutes with this meditation (slide show) on the different ways that God reveals Himself to us. Thank you to Fr. Bruce Krause, C.M. for providing this reflection. God reveals Himself to us in many ways. Long before we do anything, God moves to give us His...
LCUSA prayer service: God’s Gracious Mercy
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sr. Carol Schumer’s prayer service for January celebrates God’s Gracious Mercy The prayer service is based on the following reading: What Does Mercy Mean? The Latin word for mercy is misericordia derived from the two words miserere (“pity” or “misery”) and cor...
Fr. Maloney – Systemic Change and Vincentian Holiness
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Fr. Robert Maloney delivered the keynote address "Systemic Change and our Vincentian Call to Holiness Today" at a national meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul held in Madison, Wisconsin (USA). It is still a foundational piece of Vincentian thought. From the...
Evangelize the poor with certainty
by Ross Dizon | Jan 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has been sent to evangelize the poor. God anointed him with the Spirit for this mission. But to evangelize is not something “spiritual” in the sense of “unreal” or “useless” even. To evangelize is not just to announce the Gospel by word and in an abstract...