Formation
AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 2: Charity
by AIC Training Team | October 18, 2020 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity | 0 Comments
Today we are happy to send you three video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of Charity.
Laudato Si and the Indigenous Worldview
by Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI | October 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.
Sharing of my own life with another
by Famvin Media Resources | October 16, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
Short presentation about the equal relationship with the other, the brother or sister whom we are serving, who enters into our life.
The Good Samaritan, Pair of Jesuits and St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | October 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
Transforming lives at Sister Visitor
by Spalding Hurst | Oct 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.
The Big Hearted (Micah 6:6-8; Rev 14:13; Lk 8:4-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
How Christ-like Do You Think You Are?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
VFCAP in Quito Ecuador
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 15, 2015 | Collaboration, Formation
Another successful collaboration program is underway.
Preparing to serve others at Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2015 | Formation
Too early? Not really if you are planning to serve others. William Graham offers his thoughts on what it takes preparing to serve others at Christmas time. He writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is already doing to make...
Unworldly
by Ross Dizon | Oct 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), October 18, 2015 – Is 53, 10-11; Heb 4, 14-16; Mk 10, 35-43 Tested like us in every way, yet without sin (Heb 4, 15) Jesus did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for all. Peter already found...
Sharing Love – Act Accordingly
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sharing Love - Act Accordingly – Image of God - Do You Feel Called? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 13, 2015 Greetings Vincentians: Remember to pray and fast. When you fast with your prayer, it is more meaningful. The best things to fast from...
Connect and Learn: Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 12, 2015 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity is a congregation of Catholic priests and Brothers founded in 1929 by the American Vincentian priest, Reverend Thomas A. Judge C.M. Their founder’s great devotion to the Trinity has led and guided the work they do, so...
A Heart’s Desire Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" with a reflection on “A Heart’s Desire” The film “Amadeus” offers a compelling and colorful telling of the life of Mozart. At its end, Salieri, who had been jealous of Mozart, characterizes himself...
The God Who Gives Life to All Things
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The God Who Gives Life to All Things (1 Timothy, 6:13) New events have a way of opening up doors to riches in the Christian tradition not quite realized before. There’s a line in Timothy’s letter today which gives one instance this process at work, in this case the...
Deep Christianity — Deep Charism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 10, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation
Though the lives and writings of our holy foundresses and founders are a profound source of wisdom, guidance, interpretation and praxis, to understand our charism -- that gift of the Spirit that Jesus shares with us -- it's good to remember that Jesus always asks his...
Vincentian Women
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Women - Pope Francis has said "Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops." Vincentian Women...