Formation

Seventy Times Seven: to Live Is to Forgive

by Ross Dizon | September 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. That is why he corrects Peter and says that we have to forgive seventy times seven. We say, “Three strikes and you are out,” though we hear, too, “One is enough, two is too much.” So, seven is not a mean thing. If it seems...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers

by John Freund, CM | September 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.

Acting with Compassion From the International Team of MISEVI

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | September 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

MISEVI continues to be a vital part of the Vincentian Family, even amidst a global pandemic.

The Origin of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Bringing together two worlds that did not know each other

by Famvin Media Resources | September 6, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This was the crisis situation in which 7 young men stood up and decided “to go to the margins”. This is a dramatic, very moving and very topical story, with many parallels between that period and our own.

A Vincentian View: A Simple Man

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I would love to have people describe me as “a simple man.”

Sustainable Development Goal 16: Welcome to “The Enabler”!

by Jim Claffey | Sep 1, 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.

Mark’s Gospel – Coping With a New Normal

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mark, as any good pastor would, uses Jesus stories circulating in oral tradition to help a community understand how the gospel is “good news”… even in the face of catastrophe and persecution.

What does Laudato Si really say about the poor?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2015 | Formation

"Laudato Si" contains 61 instances where Pope Francis references people who are "poor". Here they are listed in the context of the paragraphs in which they appeared. Note: This is not meant as an outline of the Pope's thought but simply as a collection of his explicit...

“Do we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths.”

by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2015 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Dave Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, at the end of this reflection wonders whether "we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths." He is currently in Rome at the invitation of the US Bishops for a three day event with Buddhist...

” We trivialize our charism…” – Prophetic words – Sr. Gertrude Foley SC

by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 25, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

" We trivialize our founders and our charism, if ..." - Prophetic words - Sr. Gertrude Foley SC It was almost 20 years ago at one of the first major gatherings of the Vincentian Family in the US that Sr. Gertrude Foley, SC offered the reflections below. As we begin...

Pope Francis – See, Judge, Act

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2015 | Formation

Pope Francis - See, Judge, Act A prominent theologian remarks on the structure of the encyclical Laudato Si of Pope Francis. He points to the See - Judge - Act methodology. The following highlights this methodology for the followers of St. Vincent de Paul and...

Life insurance

by Ross Dizon | Jun 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 28, 2015 – Wis 1, 13-15; 2, 23-24; 2 Cor 8, 7. 8. 13-15; Mk 5, 21-43 For your sake he became poor (2 Cor 8, 9) Death no longer has power over Christ. Does it still have power over us who have been baptized into his death...

Back to basics of the Vincentian Charism

by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2015 | Formation

A handy way to refresh your knowledge of the 5 Vincentian Virtues and other basic elements of the Vincentian Charism. Read it online or download the e-Book.

Holy Hangout: I am not alone in my “yes”

by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

https://youtu.be/NPY0YBlyEbg Join a group of young Daughters of Charity as they explore in this Holy Hangout "I'm not alone in my "yes"" Visit their YouTube channel for many other videos in this series and their "60 seconds with..." series.

Humility Opens our Eyes – God is Calling You – True Friendship – God Loves All

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Humility Opens our Eyes - God is Calling You - True Friendship - God Loves All Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday June 23, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: You are in my prayers this week. Some of you may be traveling and I pray for safe trips and relaxation. I...

Federation of Sisters of Charity of Strasbourg

by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

After the Second Vatican Council, in 1971 ten German and Austrian communities descended from the Strasbourg foundation became a federation. In 1994 the member communities of the Vincentian Federation (Germany) became affiliated to the large family of Vincent de Paul...