Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Catherine Labouré.
Formation
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 22, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 17: To Journey and Overcome Obstacles
by María Merino & Alberto Trujillano | October 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The pandemic has greatly changed our lives as a family. We have become separated because of medical reasons.
Lifting the Veil (Is. 25: 6-8; Phil 4:20; Mt 22:1-14)
by Tom McKenna, CM | October 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the favorite images seen all through the Scriptures is the feast, the sumptuous banquet overflowing, as Isaiah pictures it, with “juicy, rich food and choice wines.”
The Forgotten Part of “What Must Be Done”
by John Freund, CM | October 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
When St. Vincent asked “What must be done?” he looked beyond what was always done. Is there a better way of doing what we have always done?
A Path Forward
by Spalding Hurst | Oct 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in the Louisville Urban League and its “A Path Forward for Louisville” work.
Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Wholeness
by Ross Dizon | Oct 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
All Saints, November 1, 2015 – Rev 7, 2-4. 9-14; 1 Jn 3, 1-3; Mt 5, 1-12a We shall be like him (1 Jn 3, 2) Jesus, righteous and merciful, is the image of the most holy God. Those who see him and become like him see God and become saints. Jesus goes about doing good...
Vincentian Life Journey
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 26, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Listen - Fasting & Forgiveness – Vincentian Life Journey - Vincentian Charisma Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 27, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family. It is always a wonderful blessing to share and pray for family. I hope you will pray for each...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 26, 2015 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
In 1829, four Sisters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland traveled 15 days by stage coach to Cincinnati, Ohio at the request of the Diocese’s first bishop, Edward Fenwick. The sisters opened St. Peter’s Girl’s Orphan Asylum and School. Cincinnati experienced serious...
Father Pat Griffin reflects on Kindness
by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Continung his series on Considering Consecrated Life Father Pat Griffin reflects on Kindness The promulgation date for Nostra Aetate was October 28, 1965. Like the other texts of Vatican II, it looks to its 50th anniversary in this year. This document, of course,...
Breaking Burritos, Becoming Whole – September 27 in Denver
by John Freund, CM | Oct 24, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family
Breaking Burritos, Becoming Whole - “I sat with joy yesterday. His name was Abali, a refugee from Cameroon.” Sitting, standing, walking, talking, eating with joy is what happened at the Vincentian Family Gathering in Denver, Colorado, on the feast of St. Vincent de...
Buen provecho!
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2015 | Formation
Buen provecho! Tracy Kemme, a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, in her monthly column for Global Sisters Report for the National Catholic Reporter, reflects on lessons she first began to learn some 7 years ago in Ecuador. She offer much food for thought in...
Vincentians are like punters
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians are like punters says David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul. In his weekly column Your Servant Leader October 22, 2015 he compares Vincentians to punters. My son is a college football player. Well, sort of. He is on a college team but...
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam: soon available in Spanish
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2015 | Formation, News
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam: soon available in Spanish Excellent news for Spanish-speaking Vincentians : after five years of study, research and translation, the Spanish edition of the letters of Frédéric Ozanam will soon see the light of day, with the permission of...
Someone Who Knows – Reflection by Fr. Tom McKenna
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In his reflection titled Someone Who Knows, Fr. Tom McKenna, reflects on Downton Abbey's 'upstairs-downstairs' structure and someone who knows both sides. (Hebrews 4: 14-16; Mark 10:35-45) In the letter to the Hebrews, and then again in Mark, we come across two...