Formation

Grace that Transforms the Heart and Makes us Sisters and Brothers

by Javier F. Chento | August 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

There are Christian songs that have become universally known and that we know how to hum or at the very least, their melody is familiar to us. One of those songs that has surpassed its author is “Amazing Grace.”

To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part I)

by .famvin | August 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1

On St. Louise de Marillac and Our Blessed Mother

by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

“Every aspect of Mary’s life became a subject of prayer for Louise.”

Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020

by .famvin | August 15, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

With a crucial election this year, the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee is focusing on aspects of preparing ourselves to vote.

Gracious Acts (2 Corinthians, 8:7-15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A two-word phrase Paul inserts in his letter to the Corinthians is so brief as to go almost unnoticed, but it opens onto a truth at the heart of the Gospel.

Vincent Outgrew “Zip Code” Politics!

by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change

Vincent grew beyond his original ministry zip code!

Gather the Scattered, Lost, Separated

by Ross Dizon | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is our peace and rest. He is with us to gather those whom the bad shepherds have scattered, misled and...

World Day of Prayer for Creation – Vincentian prayer service

by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2015 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family

Thanks to Fr. Terrence J. Moran, Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity, Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. who sent the following prayer service based on Laudato Si' and includes quotes from the Vincentian/Charity tradition. The Vincentian Family World...

McKenna – Seeing better in the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

In "Seeing Better" In the Vincentian Family Father Tom McKenna, CM asks what change goes on in anybody who steps inside Vincent's circle? (Homily at a gathering of the Vincentian Family in Belleville, Illinois 2010). ---------- Here's a good 21st Century question for...

All the way

by Ross Dizon | Aug 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 23, 2015 – Jos 24, 1-2a. 15-17. 18b; Eph 5, 21-32; Jn 6, 60-69 Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph 5, 21) Jesus’ flesh is true food and his blood, true drink. His words lead to eternal life....

Life Changes – In Gratitude – Life is a Journey – In God’s Image

by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 18, 2015 Dear Vincentians: Welcome to Spain and all new individual members. We are so blessed to belong to such a caring giving family. We are different and live in different parts of the world, but we have a...

St. Vincent and human trafficking

by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections

The slave trade is not a thing of the past. It is simply once again coming out of the shadows. Today we are beginning to hear a lot about trafficking, especially about sex trafficking. Pope Francis draws attention to it in his 2015 World Day of Peace message. Human...

Connect and Learn: Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal

by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

The congregation of Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal (Krankenjungfrauen or Nursing Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul) were founded in 1878 in Ljubljana, Slovenia but traces its roots to the 1852 when Sister Leopoldine de Brandis, D.C. (1815-1900), became the...

Solidarity – Fr. Pat Griffin

by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Father Patrick Griffin CM reflects on “Solidarity” in his series devoted to Considering Consecrated Life In my last essay, I wrote about “blame” as it arises in the story of Aaron and the golden calf (Exod 32: 1-24). This week, let me deal with an attitude which...

Giving voice to “Giving Voice-aged people”

by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections

In "Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!" Tracy Kemme, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares with profound honesty her reflections on a recent presentation "Younger Religious in the Time and Place we were Called to live". I must admit that as I read it I...

Being Authentically Catholic and Vincentian

by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2015 | Formation

https://vimeo.com/47463602 Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM asks "Every generation has to think about the mission and purpose of the Institution...how are we most authentically Vincentian carrying on the mission that Vincent began?" This is the question that every branch...

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