Formation
A Wide-angle View – Vocations To the Charism
by John Freund, CM | October 30, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.
Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 29, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 8 Comments
Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?
VLM/VMC Impact: The Decision to Be Vincentian at My Job and in My Life
by Emily Trefry | October 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 18: Recognize Myself as Fragile and Dependent
by Benito Núñez | October 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There is no doubt that there is a need to recognize ourselves as fragile and dependent…
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 17, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: “Discernment is a prayer-filled process through which each of us can discover the difference between what is my will and what is God’s Will.”
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Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Take Action To Address Global Malnutrition
by .famvin | Oct 16, 2021 | Formation
Bread for the World urges us to contact our Representative and our Senators to pass the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021 (HR 4693) (S2956)
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The AIC in Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 15, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
Learn about the AIC in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Handling joys and griefs
by Ross Dizon | Nov 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), November 15, 2015 – Dan 12, 1-3; Heb 10, 11-14. 18; Mk 13, 24-32 He took his seat at the right hand of God (Heb 10, 12) Jesus is our hope. In difficult, painful and failed times, we are tempted to despair even of humanity’s...
Vincentian leadership 2015 – Inclusive decision-making
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
One of the key legacies of Vincent de Paul, is “personalism,” or respect for the person. What strategies did Vincent de Paul have for inclusive communication and decision-making? How do Wisdom and Vincentian personalism help support the mission and viability all...
Partners with God – The Trinity is Life
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Partners with God – Jesus on our Team – Guiding Light of the Holy Spirit - The Trinity is Life Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday November 10, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Have a great week. Open your eyes to see the goodness around you. Look at others with...
60 Seconds with Sister Brenda Fritz
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos, News, Reflections
60 Seconds with Sister Brenda Fritz Music is a powerful thing. Sister Brenda Fritz, D.C., shares how she uses it in her ministry as a Daughter of Charity. https://youtu.be/sBWYbtQ3Nms Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity throughout the...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Suwon in Korea
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 9, 2015 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The story of the Korean foundation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Suwon traces their origin from Paderborn Germany. Interestingly the names of their cities are the same meaning that of "springhead". This year they celebrate the 50th jubilee of the...
Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Father Pat Griffin reflects on Kristallnacht as he continues his series Considering Consecrated Life. I must confess that I read this closely since it occurred just some six months after I was born. As a minister at St. John’s University, I have been invited to...
Pope and environmental neglect’s impact on poor – SVDP Webinar
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2015 | Formation, News, Social
Pope and environmental neglect's impact on poor - SVDP Webinar Join Warren Wright, our Mideast Regional Voice of the Poor Leader, for a discussion about the particularly negative impact global climate change has on the poor and vulnerable as articulated in the Pope's...
October Bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
In the October Bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth the President writes... The lifestyle that is embraced by the members of the VMY implies a sense of commitment that goes beyond simply “belonging”. Here we refer to “being”, that is, being a reflection of Christ and...
The Way – Christian Code
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom McKenna offers a reflection entitled A Christian Code: The Way (Mk 10: 46-52; Jeremiah 31:7-9) In one place or other, most all of us have come across the phrase “code word.” It means some word or phrase that at first seems unimportant, but if...