Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)
Formation
Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?
Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.
Why Does She Stay?
“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal
The congregation of Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal (Krankenjungfrauen or Nursing Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul) were founded in 1878 in Ljubljana, Slovenia but traces its roots to the 1852 when Sister Leopoldine de Brandis, D.C. (1815-1900), became the...
Solidarity – Fr. Pat Griffin
Father Patrick Griffin CM reflects on “Solidarity” in his series devoted to Considering Consecrated Life In my last essay, I wrote about “blame” as it arises in the story of Aaron and the golden calf (Exod 32: 1-24). This week, let me deal with an attitude which...
Giving voice to “Giving Voice-aged people”
In "Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!" Tracy Kemme, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares with profound honesty her reflections on a recent presentation "Younger Religious in the Time and Place we were Called to live". I must admit that as I read it I...
Being Authentically Catholic and Vincentian
https://vimeo.com/47463602 Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM asks "Every generation has to think about the mission and purpose of the Institution...how are we most authentically Vincentian carrying on the mission that Vincent began?" This is the question that every branch...
Not settling for less
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 16, 2015 – Prov 9, 1-6; Eph 5, 15-20; Jn 6, 51-58 Understand what is the will of the Lord (Eph 5, 17) Jesus invites us to a shocking life, which, however, guarantees everlasting life and the resurrection. Jesus does not...
Generous Heart – Turn Everything to Love – Centering in Christ – According to God’s Will
Generous Heart - Turn Everything to Love - Centering in Christ - According to God's Will Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 11, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and for those around the globe suffering from natural disaster, fires,...
Completing Discernment
S. Janet Gildea write of Completing Discernment in the latest issue of E-Voc, the electronic newsletter from the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering what new thing God is calling forth in their lives. On June 27 two women...
“Blame” Fr. Patrick Griffin
“Blame” - Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" Certain stories in our Bible contain lines which seem unexpected and unusual. When I recognize one of these stories being read, I pay more attention to hear that particular line. A...
There’s Authority and There’s Authority – Fr. Tom McKenna
In Matthew’s 10th chapter, Jesus calls the disciples together and, as it says, “gives them authority” over the unclean spirits and diseases and illnesses. And by authority, Matthew means the power Jesus himself has been exercising, Jesus’ own power given Him by the...
