BInge-watching viewers report a greater understanding and knowledge of the show and character development, versus viewers who don’t binge-watch. Might that be true if we “binge-read” the Gospel of Mark?
Formation
Work and a Dignified Life
by Javier F. Chento | August 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has afflicted the world, has led us to a greater appreciation of men and women who engage in various professions that are socially indispensable, although the individuals who carry them out are rarely worthily remunerated.
Feast of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla (1861-1936)
by Famvin Media Resources | August 2, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Roman Catholic catechist. Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Activist for Spanish Romani causes. Patron saint of Romani people. Victim of the Spanish Republican militias during the Civil War.
How I Became a Member of the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity … my experience!
by Laura Endara de Mantilla | August 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As a member of the Vincentian Family, I had the opportunity to join the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity.
July 31, 1809: The Sisters of Charity at Emmitsburg Begin Living Their Rule
by Famvin Media Resources | July 31, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
The Sisters, family members, and students moved into the four-room, two-story stone farmhouse and began living their Provisional Rule on 31 July 1809, which is considered the founding of the Sisters of Charity.
A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.
Sustainable Development Goal 13
by Jim Claffey | Jun 24, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Laudato Si and the “Preferential Option for the Poor”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“Preferential Option for the Poor” is the latest reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life Laudato Si’ has justifiably gotten a lot of attention. The emphasis in this document concerning the physical suffering of the poor because of the...
Setting Up the “Grassy Places” Fr. Tom McKenna
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Setting Up the “Grassy Places” (John 6: 1-15), 17th Sunday To shake off some of the dust of familiarity from this very familiar scene in the Gospel (the multiplication of the loaves), let’s set it against its deeper backdrop. First off, there’s the condition of these...
Daughters of Charity contemplate connection of all living things
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
The encyclical, “Laudato Si,’” speaks of the mystical and sacramental connection of all living things with God. They have prepared a photo reflection on some of those phrases. Here is a sample The ideal is not only to pass from the exterior to the interior to discover...
The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Brookings Institution's latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future collaborative...
Many a mickle makes a muckle
by Ross Dizon | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), July 26, 2015 – 2 Kgs 4, 42-44; Eph 4, 1-6; Jn 6, 1-15 One body and one Spirit (Eph 4, 4) Jesus is our shepherd. We will lack nothing if we remain united to him. Jesus goes with his disciples to a foreign territory. A large...
Stop Calling People Out
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation
Stop calling people out. Call them in. Sharon Browning, well known as a speaker and educator in the Vincentian tradition, continues the theme of reconciliation begun by Fr. Tom McKenna in his recent post. Sharon founded JUST Listening, a movement which "fosters...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
In 1869, Bishop Michael Domenec, C.M., of Pittsburgh appealed to the Cincinnati community of Sisters of Charity for sisters to serve the needs of the growing Catholic population in his diocese. Sister Aloysia Lowe, three other Sisters of Charity, and two novices, left...
God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
God Blesses us Always - Take a Break - Enter the Kingdom - What Do You Need? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: What joy you bring to me. I love reading about the great work you do for the Vincentian...
Vincent, Rosalie and the Pope – Getting to know Jesus
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...