Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
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Reflections on Laudato Si´
by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC | October 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Climate Justice
Advice from Saint Vincent de Paul, in everyday life
by Famvin Media Resources | October 2, 2020 | Formation | 1 Comment
Seeking the advice of Saint Vincent in the everyday situations we experience in serving our neighbor.
The Church Is No Expert…
by John Freund, CM | October 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
The Gift and Challenge of Vincentian Imagination
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
Consumed by love
by Ross Dizon | Sep 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), September 13, 2015 – Is 50, 5-9a; Jas 2, 14-18; Mk 8, 27-35 I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works (Jas 2, 18) In Jesus, the Suffering Servant, God’s invisible and pure love becomes visible and exposes itself to the...
Daughter of Charity – Gentleness in Vincent and Louise
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections
Sr. Maria Comito, DC of the Province of Australia offers these reflections on Gentleness in Vincent and Louise. These reflections were originally part of a sabbatical program. GENTLENESS In Matthew’s gospel we read the teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes, which...
Joyful Service – God Gives us Light – What is Faith?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
God Gives us Light – What is Faith? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 8, 2015 Dear Vincentian family have a wonderful week filled with God’s love, serving and making a difference. You are a miracle to many. Smile, it is a prayer and can...
“Praying” the litany of Bl. Frederic
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On this feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam here is a suggestion for "praying" the litany of Bl. Frederic... Take a few minutes to prayerfully reflect on each of the titles in the following litany. A LITANY IN HONOR OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM Lord, have mercy. Lord, have...
Connect and Learn: Brothers CMM
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 7, 2015 | Collaboration, Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Congregation of the Brothers CMM was founded in 1844 in Tilburg (The Netherlands). The Founder, Bishop Joannes Zwijsen, was deeply moved by the poverty that he encountered in this quickly growing industrial town and in the countryside around it: children without...
Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Fr. Patrick Grifin reflections on Family Values in his series on "Considering Consecrated Life". Two happenings can capture our attention during this year. We celebrate the “Year for Consecrated Life,” and we look forward to the “World Meeting of Families” which will...
St. Vincent’s tough questions on helping the poor
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2015 | Formation
St.John's University professor Meghan Clark observes... "Vincent learned to ask the right questions. We can learn to evaluate the world around us by asking ourselves those same questions" She wrote the following in in the October 2014 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 79,...
Putting out into the deep – Fr. Tom McKenna, CM
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“Putting Out Into the Deep,” In Two Tones This order Jesus gives to Peter today, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch,” gets heard in at least two different registers. One has been in the optimistic, adventurous key John Paul II gave to it. “Get...
The Vincent dePaul Society can be proud of its contributions
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
David W. Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent dePaul Society presents some very encouraging figures in his recap of the recent annual meeting in Rhode Island. Dear Reader, Among several very special guests at last week’s National Assembly in Providence, the Secretary...