You may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
Formation
Corpus Christi and the Case for Change
by John Freund, CM | June 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
As you prepare to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, have you ever thought of how it provides the underpinnings for systemic change?
How the pandemic could reshape the U.S. health care system
by Sister Carol Keehan, DC | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It will take providers, employers, unions, insurers, governments and consumers working together to transform our health system into one that is worthy of our great nation.
Eat and Drink for Everlasting Life
by Ross Dizon | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent – Whose Lives Matter
by John Freund, CM | June 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What do our tables say to us about whose lives matter?
Sustainable Development Goals, 9 and 10
by Jim Claffey | May 13, 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.
A Vincentian View: Mary’s Lessons on Joseph
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
For those who work in the trenches…
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2015 | Formation
“It’s a vocation that guarantees you a front-row seat to deception, turmoil and a lot of anguish.”
Lenten Message – International head of Society of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
During the Lenten season, the Holy Father asks us to meditate especially on the love of God for each one of us in the ecclesial communion at the service of the little and poorest ones with Christ’s same heart, as an antidote to the “globalization of indifference”.
Nothing but the full truth
by Ross Dizon | Feb 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday of Lent (B), March 1, 2015 – Gen 22, 1-2. 9a. 10-13. 15-18; Rom 8, 31b-34; Mk 9, 2-10 He handed him over for us all (Rom 8, 32) Jesus is the fullness of revelation. He transforms into his glorious image the hearers and doers of his word, willing even to...
Kenya – Final Day of Asset Management
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2015 | Formation
It is now another blessed Tuesday here at De Paul Centre as we marked the end of the four days Seminar and we thank God for reaching us this far.
Change of Heart – Walk in the Desert – Return to Me – Intimate Love
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday February 24, 2015 Change of Heart – Walk in the Desert – Return to Me – Intimate Love
Kenya – Vincentian Family Asset Management Workshop
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
Some 120 people from various branches of the Vincentian Family gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for an intense three-day workshop focused on wise asset management, strategic planning and grant writing.
Griffin – Considering Consecrated Life “Lenten Observance
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Two liturgical events during the Christian year stir me. Both transpire during the time of Lent and lead to my observations.
Formation in the Year of Collaboration
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 23, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Many of you are using and contributing to our fantastic resource called VinFormation. If you click on the word "Formation" on the black navigation bar above, you'll go right to it! Its motto is, "Learning to serve," and that's just what we hope we are doing and the...
Frederick Ozanam – “The Book of the Sick”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2015 | Formation
The original work is an assemblage of passages from scriptures that he read with his wife, Amelie. It was at her suggestion that he collected them into a manuscript.