Did a question ever lead you to think more deeply? Frederic Ozanam did … and sought help to understand it at a deeper level.
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by Dee Mansi | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our learning was that we should not think all is well just by looking at someone.
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Have you considered how many of the stories in our NT can be read as half-stories? We might just stop in the middle!
by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Did a question ever lead you to think more deeply? Frederic Ozanam did … and sought help to understand it at a deeper level.
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 9, 2021 | Formation
A reflection offered by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, CM, on the Incarnate Word.
by Jim Claffey | Sep 9, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
God Blesses us Always - Take a Break - Enter the Kingdom - What Do You Need? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: What joy you bring to me. I love reading about the great work you do for the Vincentian...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Patrick Griffin CM continues his series on Considering Consecrated Life with this reflection on “One Heart” “We have only one heart. . .” (Laudato Si’, Pope Francis, 24 May 2015, 92) Laudato Si’ has challenged me both to meditate and to learn. I find myself...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“to be in this Family of Vincent and Frederick (and all its other peace-bringers) is to be influenced by this reconciling strain in the Family history”theme of being a reconciler, a bringer of peace, a person who would stand in the middle and work to bring disparate sides together.”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Vincentian Marian Youth
We celebrate the 185th anniversary of the first apparition of our Lady to St. Catherine Labouré, on the night of July 18-19. What impact did the apparitions have since then on the Vincentian Family. Father Corpus Delgado reflects on this in a lengthy article ... St....
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Mary in the Vincentian Spirituality - Griffin Mary - 12 page booklet - prepared for a mini-retreat for students in the Internal Seminary or Novitiate of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission by Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM. The main section of these...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Typhoon Falcon cannot stop the meeting for the Vincentian Family Philippines Collaborative Project on Systemic Change - Tanauan (Adamson University, July 9, 2015) Pam Mantuhac added 4 new photos to her Facebook page. Attendees: Ana Maria P. Escano - CoM VMY, SC...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
On July 7, 2015 a dozen Vincentian Family branches located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA region gathered to celebrate the Year of Vincentian Collaboration at the request of Rev. Greg Gay, CM, Superior General. Through celebration and prayer, participants...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The VFCAP experience in Bangalore, India - from strangers to family members with a mission and tools. That is the story summarized from a lengthy report on April 27- May 1, 2015 Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program in Bangalore, India. The following pictures...