Formation
A Vincentian View: The Christ of Vincent de Paul
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The pleasure of reading Vincentian authors on the meaning of Christ for Vincent, of looking at Vincent’s own writings and preaching, and of studying the events of his life has tendered me a blessing
Voting As a Sacred Act: Prayer and Reflections
by John Freund, CM | October 28, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Together, let us join in prayer each day for peaceful and just elections using this prayer and reflection.
Happy and Glad Followers of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | October 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Asking Vincent About Patience
by John Freund, CM | October 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
I wish I could be more patient and kind! Is this something you would hear Vincent talk about?
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Working for Access to Vaccinations
by Diane Curtis | Oct 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In India, SCNs Asrita Lugun and Gracy Thombrakudy have visited the labor office a number of times to request the office conduct a vaccination camp for the migrants of the district.
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A Vincentian View: If today you hear his voice…
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
One of my favorite lines in the psalms rests within Psalm 95. The prayer starts with a wonderful summon to the people to praise.
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Do we play the short game or the long game?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
Collaboration from a Eucharistic perspective
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2015 | Collaboration, Reflections
In this year of Vincentian Family Collaboration, we rarely reflect on collaboration from a Eucharistic perspective. The following reflection on what collaboration is and is not takes it a step further by rooting collaboration in our understanding of Eucharist. Over a...
How do we define ourselves
by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on The Rich Young Man (Mk. 10:17-22) and how we define ourselves in an essay “I …, Therefore I Am” “I …, Therefore I Am” In a philosophy class, a teacher asked, “What is your cogito?” I thought he meant some bone or other body part -- but...
Wide open
by Ross Dizon | Nov 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), November 8, 2015 – 1 Kgs 17, 10-16; Heb 9, 24-28; Mk 12, 38-44 Not a sanctuary made by hands but heaven itself (Heb 9, 24) Jesus urges us to see to it that our surrender be like his. He wishes us divine fullness. Everything...
The Brothers CMM of the Vincentian Family adapt the charism
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 3, 2015 | Brothers CMM, Formation, News, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
http://www.cmmbrothers.org/en/ As the newest addition to the Vincentian Family Executive Committee (VFEC) they happily presented this rich and extensive background material of their 170 year journey inspired by the charism. Brother Lawrence Obiko, Superior General of...
Vincentian Fast Lane – Grace for all in Need – Guard Your Heart – Living the Beatitudes
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Fast Lane – Grace for all in Need – Guard Your Heart - Living the Beatitudes Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 2, 2015 Dear Vincentian family. What a joyful time I had in Denver, meeting and learning from the family and this special...
Connect and Learn: Religious of the Holy Family of Urgell
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 2, 2015 | Formation, Other Branch News, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Founded in 1860 at Cervera, Spain, in the diocese of Urgell by blessed Ana Maria Janer y Anglarill (1800-1885) who had originally been a Sister of Charity of Cervera but because of civil war (1836) had to immigrate to France, seeking refuge for four years with the...
Father Pat Griffin on costumes
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Father Pat Griffin continues his series Considering Consecrated Life with a reflection on costumes. “Costumes” In many areas, Halloween for children involves costume parties on that morning/afternoon more than wandering the streets “trick-or-treating.” In some...
Do we tell the stories of our Vincentian saints often enough?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family
In 2010 there was a famvin post that asked the question "Do we tell the stories of our Vincentian saints often enough?" Georgia wrote “We need heroes. We need to give kids heroes. Without heroes, they will give us gangs.” And worse. Some food for thought. We have a...
Asking important questions
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
In his weekly column to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society, CEO Dave Barringer has a habit of asking important questions. This week is no exception. The question he asks is something that all branches on the Vincentian Family can ask. Do we sometimes not...