Vincent is burning with a spark of the same fire as burns in God.
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by Tom McKenna, CM | October 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Certainly the words and actions of such groups are meant to proclaim God’s Kingdom, but their very collaboration is itself an announcement of the Message.
by John Freund, CM | October 7, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 3 Comments
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
by Ross Dizon | October 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | October 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent is burning with a spark of the same fire as burns in God.
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 27, 2021 | Formation, News
On September 27, feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the various branches of the Vincentian Family Worldwide prepare in many ways the celebration of this important date.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 26, 2021 | Formation
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Walking with Jesus – Inner Peace – Carrying the Weight – Prayer is a Gift Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 15, 2015 Dear Faithful Vincentian Servants. We are here to serve Jesus in every capacity. We long to serve Him well. I don’t talk much about...
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 14, 2015 | Formation, Other Branch News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Archbishop Francis Beckmann, C.M., (1883-1963), was the 3rd archbishop of Panama. He promoted catechetical formation by organizing the First Catechetical Congress and by creating the School of Catechists. He always insisted upon the teaching of catechism as the basis...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In “Surprised by the Word of God” Father Pat Griffin continues his reflections in the series "Considering Consecrated Life" Twice each week I have the opportunity to be the main celebrant at our daily masses at St. John’s University. Our normal practice involves...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
How did Frederic Ozanam and his companions collaborate in founding the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? The history of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is quite simple. It is about the dream of a group of friends. They went to a Daughter of Charity for help. The rest...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2015 | Formation, News
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration In celebration of the 40th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization, and in keeping with the Year of Vincentian Collaboration… we feature this new slide presentation. Learn how St. Elizabeth shared her life’s work...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Thérèse Haywood DC shares the fruits of a sabbatical pogram (VIE). She points out Vincent’s understanding of humility changed over his life’s journey and that Louise’s view of humility is one in which we listen to each other and try to work together, yielding...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Human lives are complicated, especially the lives of our sisters and brothers living in economic poverty.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
How should I handle being asked for spare change? The homeless Hub asks “What is the best and most respectful way to handle someone who is asking for spare change? I am often approached by someone asking for spare change while I sit at a red light and I find it...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2015 | Formation
Sr. Carol Schumer, D.C. provides a prayer service for September with the theme “Vincent de Paul: Importance of Prayer”. Vincent ends many of his letters asking the recipient to pray for him.He uses phrases such as: “Remember me in your prayers” (#76 To the Pastor of...