Formation
A Canadian View: A Time to Heal
by Jim Paddon | September 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Let us look at the issues of division through the eyes of those most affected and seek their support in addressing how to overcome past injustices.
What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #13: A Time to Concretize our Mission
by Yolanda Sett de López | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This pandemic and the consequent period of distancing has been a time of reflection and meditation.
Magis (Matthew 20:1-16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There is the Jesuit one-word motto, “magis,” the Latin for “more,” meant to remind them that God is always “more than,” always greater. But greater than what?
Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
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?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“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.
Serving migrant families
by Dana Hinton | Sep 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.
“Blame” Fr. Patrick Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2015 | Formation
“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
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
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...
60 seconds with Sister Madeline Kavanagh
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
https://youtu.be/KLURWjEx-Zg 60 Seconds with Sister Madeline Kavanagh Daughters of Charity Vocations U.S. Sister Madeline Kavanagh, D.C., shares how community life remains constant through changes in ministry. Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from...
5 Faces of Vincent de Paul (includes text)
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
5 Faces of St. Vincent de Paul - which one do you know best? Missionary… witness… formator… inventive… contemplative… active… prayerful… gentle… compassionate… these are some of the words used to describe St. Vincent de Paul.Fr. Maloney writes... Vincent de Paul lived...
How St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2015 | Formation
How St. Vincent's Spiritual Vision Evolved - Sometimes we think that saints emerge fully formed… but that is not the case. "Vincent’s spiritual vision was broadened with the passage of time and his direct knowledge of the different forms of poverty was also amplified....
Am I my own worst enemy?
by Ross Dizon | Aug 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 9, 2015 – 1 Kgs 19, 4-8; Eph 4, 30 – 5, 2; Jn 6, 41-51 Live in love (Eph 5, 2) Jesus lifts up and strengthens those who are crushed, and wakes up and disturbs those who are self-complacent. God encourages us who feel...
Ten Steps to use Social Media in Promoting Devotion to Mary
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2015 | Formation
Ten Steps to use Social Media in Promoting devotion to Mary During the First General Assembly of the Miraculous Medal Association (November 2014), Lizanne Magarity Pando, Director of Marketing and Communication for the World Gathering of Families (2015) and a...
Silence – Your Grace is Enough – Live a Little Boldly – We are Made for Living
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Silence - Your Grace is Enough - Live a Little Boldly – We are Made for Living Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, August 4, 2014 My dear Vincentian Family. Blessed are the Vincentians, who know how to love unconditionally, they will reflect the love of...
Connect and Learn: MISEVI
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 3, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Mi.Se.Vi., Misioneros Seglares Vicencianos, is the youngest member of the Vincentian Family. Their history began in the summer of 1984 when young people from the VMY (Vincentian Marian Youth) were sent by Spain to Honduras. Some of these young people offered to give...