In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”
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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.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 4)
by René Stockman | November 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 4 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
175th Anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the U.S.
by .famvin | November 20, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Story of the origins of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis, Missouri in 1845.
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.
A Vincentian View: The Guardian
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I like the term “guardian.” It has an association with St. Joseph. Frequently he receives the title “Guardian of the Lord” and “Guardian of the Holy Family.”
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...
Hannah’s Prayer – Fr. Tom McKenna
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom Mckenna offers this reflection on Hannah’s Prayer (I Samuel 1:9-20) In a talk on the spirituality of the Twelve Steps, the speaker told a story of a woman who was being swept along in a powerful ocean current. She was a swimmer and so at first wasn’t...
Let God In
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Let God In - Called by Name - Forgive and ask for Forgiveness - Ordinary Time Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday January 19, 2016 Dear Vincentian Family- Please pray and serve with Mercy in this Jubilee year. Pray for our clergy, religious and seminarians. ...
Holy Hangout – Life issues
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The most recent Daughters of Charity Holy Hang Out focused on the full spectrum of life issues. They invited questions via YouTube and Twitter. Sisters involved with life issues across the Catholic pro-life issues spectrum from conception all the way through natural...