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Blesseds of the Vincentian Family: Bl. Ghebre-Michael
by Famvin Media Resources | August 28, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Blessed Ghebre-Michael (Feast day: August 30) was an associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. in Ethiopia.
That “Other” Virus
by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.
Good News From a Homeless Student!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 27, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #9: Affective and effective solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Ricardo Cruz, CM | August 26, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections | 0 Comments
I had not settled into my new missionary appointment when I was confronted with a series of restrictions, confinement, fear and uncertainty.
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? IV
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“Vincent was swept up into the force field of God’s ever-flowing love.”
5 Faces of Justin de Jacobis
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 25, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Feast Day: July 30 Long after Justin’s death, Cardinal Massaia, who had ordained him, stated: After 35 years I can...
Surprised by the Word of God – Pat Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In “Surprised by the Word of God” Father Pat Griffin continues his reflections in the series "Considering Consecrated Life" Twice each week I have the opportunity to be the main celebrant at our daily masses at St. John’s University. Our normal practice involves...
Frederic Ozanam and collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
How did Frederic Ozanam and his companions collaborate in founding the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? The history of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is quite simple. It is about the dream of a group of friends. They went to a Daughter of Charity for help. The rest...
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2015 | Formation, News
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration In celebration of the 40th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization, and in keeping with the Year of Vincentian Collaboration… we feature this new slide presentation. Learn how St. Elizabeth shared her life’s work...
Humility and the Spiritual Journey – Australian Daughter of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Thérèse Haywood DC shares the fruits of a sabbatical pogram (VIE). She points out Vincent’s understanding of humility changed over his life’s journey and that Louise’s view of humility is one in which we listen to each other and try to work together, yielding...
Eucharist – Tracy Kemme, SC
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Human lives are complicated, especially the lives of our sisters and brothers living in economic poverty.
Asking for spare change
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
How should I handle being asked for spare change? The homeless Hub asks “What is the best and most respectful way to handle someone who is asking for spare change? I am often approached by someone asking for spare change while I sit at a red light and I find it...
Vincent de Paul: Importance of Prayer
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2015 | Formation
Sr. Carol Schumer, D.C. provides a prayer service for September with the theme “Vincent de Paul: Importance of Prayer”. Vincent ends many of his letters asking the recipient to pray for him.He uses phrases such as: “Remember me in your prayers” (#76 To the Pastor of...
Frederic Ozanam speaks to us today
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
History does repeat itself! Frederic Ozanam speaks to us today in this letter written by Blessed Fredric in 1836. It is rich food for thought as we prepare to celebrate his feast September 9. If in the Middle Ages a sick society could be healed only through a huge...
A Prayer for and with Frédéric Ozanam
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 9, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
...in the hope of obtaining a miracle through his intercession (watch in silence) https://youtu.be/BBnvmUyXeRo (pray each paragraph slowly) Lord, You made Blessed Frédéric Ozanam a witness of the Gospel, full of wonder at the mystery of the Church. You inspired him to...