It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.
Formation
Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: #1 – Our Elders are Important
by Javier F. Chento | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our elders are important: not only because we are what we are thanks to their work in the past, but because they are the most precious thing we have in our families and our society.
In The Details (Mt 10: 26-33)
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When searching for a story’s heart, sometimes a seemingly insignificant detail turns out to be key.
Rip Van Winkle Waking Up In a “Post-COVID World”
by John Freund, CM | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
We haven’t been awake to how digital technology is changing the landscape of our lives.
First Aid or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
Experiencing The Spirit’s Descent (Acts 10: 25-48)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When we meet love in our lives, we are experiencing The Spirit.
Blessed Fredrick Ozanam “I am a Father!”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2015 | Formation
“After so many favors that were set down in my vocation in this world, a new blessing has come to me, to know the greatest joy probably it is possible to experience here below: I am a father!” –Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, in a letter to his friend Theophile Foisset, July...
“The Vincentian Question.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2015 | Formation
Podcast: "The Vincentian Question." Edward R. Udovic, DePaul University The Vincentian experience over four centuries can be summarized as an answer to "the" Vincentian question: "What must be done?" What must be done here and now in the situation that faces us to...
Telling our stories – Good news and bad news
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...
Vincentian Family: Red Educativa Vicentina
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 18, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
There's a new member of the Vincentian Family! When the Company of the Daughters of Charity decided, in 2013, to reconfigure as one Province what were originally four provinces in five countries of South America -- Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay --...
Praise Be || Laudato Si
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
Collaborate From Anywhere
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, Social, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Collaboration begins with getting to know the Family. Social media can get it done.
Sleeping soundly
by Ross Dizon | Jun 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 21, 2015 – Job 38, 1. 8-11; 2 Cor 5, 14-17; Mk 4, 35-41 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Cor 5, 17) Those who are truly new in Christ do not lose sleep even over life’s most violent storms. They put their trust in...
Vincentian perspective in the “new evangelization”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections
What is the contribution of a Vincentian to the Church’s task of evangelization?
Mary as a Model of Faith
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Reflections
“Do what ever He tells you.” Bishop Joseph Bambera gives a simple, powerful homily on Mary’s example and role as the “first disciple.”