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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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 Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 1, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Aside from the cramped space and lack of proper facilities, those who live in their vehicles also have to worry about the legality of their lifestyle – something that is frequently in flux as laws change.
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.
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...
Upholding the Dignity and Rights of Workers
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Jack Murphy, member of the Board of the St.Vincent de Paul Society, offers the following reflection... "Upholding the Dignity and Rights of Workers" A retired friend of mind is well known for saying “work was never fun…if it had been fun they wouldn’t have called it...
Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Canadian Vincentian observes "Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy" and offers his reflections. William (Bill) Graham (Peel-North Toronto) Ontario Regional Council,Society of St. Vincent de Paul. THE JOURNEY Vincentians are called to journey together...
Labor Day and Laudato Si
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2015 | Formation
The US Bishops are drawing the connection between Labor Day and Laudato Si. Families have been receiving a lot of attention recently. In his encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope Francis teaches that of all the groups that play a role in the welfare of society and help ensure...
Enemies within
by Ross Dizon | Sep 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), September 6, 2015 – Is 35, 4-7a; Jas 2, 1-5; Mk 7, 31-37 Have you not become judges with evil designs? (Jas 2, 4) Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak, so that they may, with exultation, listen to and proclaim the Good...
What Else?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2015 | Reflections, Vincentian Family
Would you dare ask Jesus "What else"? A young man did. In the lead story in the September issue of E-Voc S. Janet Gildea asks "What Else?". E-Voc is the electronic newsletter from the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering...
Will you pray for creation?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2015 | Formation
Pope Francis has asked all to prayer for creation on September 1. Pope Francis wishes to remind us that: “Christians are called to an ecological conversion whereby the effects of their encounter with Jesus Christ become evident in their relationship with the world...