Vincent and Louise were at best an improbable couple. We are blessed to know the outcomes of the 35-year intersection of these two lives.
Formation
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
Doubting Thomas – the Fact-checker
by John Freund, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Everyday Legal Issues Homeless People Face
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 3, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Every day, throughout the day, the homeless have to worry about the law. Being without a home is not in itself illegal, but the routines and behavior that go with it often are.
The Body and Blood of Christ (Exodus 24:3-8; Mk 14:22-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
There are actions that in their very enactment communicate more depth and meaning than the words that surround them.
The Church must always surprise – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
St. Vincent surprised himself… and 17th century France! Can we allow ourselves to be surprised and become a surprising Church.
Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC on Pentecost
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2015 | Formation
Pentecost celebrates the amazing power that… is forever re-chargeable. All we have to do is open ourselves to receive it.
Celebrate: Vincentian Family Philippines launches the “Year of Collaboration”
by Vincentian Family Office | May 23, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Vincentian Family Philippines launches the “Year of Collaboration”
Mini Retreat for Pentecost with St. Louise
by John Freund, CM | May 23, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
Pray especially for the Daughters of Charity gathered in Assembly to elect a new Mother General. Mini Retreat for Pentecost with St. Louise
“Repair the world” Tikkun Olam for Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2015 | Formation
“Together in Christ, we Vincentians make a Difference.”
Bringing Vincent from the 17th to the 21st century
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2015 | Formation, News
Bringing Vincent from the 17th to the 21st century
Significant Vincentian Family members – St. Joan Antida
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
Significant Vincentian Family members – St. Joan Antida
Breathing our first at last
by Ross Dizon | May 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Pentecost Sunday (B), May 24, 2015 – Acts 2, 1-11; 1 Cor 12, 3b-7. 12-13; Jn 20, 19-23 They were astounded (Acts 2, 7) We are given a share in the divine breath so that we may be created anew according to the full stature of Christ. God blew the breath of life into...
How many are in the Vincentian Family?
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Lay Missionaries, Vincentian Marian Youth
What is your guess about how many are in the Vincentian Family? 10,000, 100,000? 1 million? 2 million?