Formation
A Refresher Course – Homelessness and the Vincentian Family
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 3, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 0 Comments
A refresher course about the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance – What is the Famvin Homeless Alliance? Its Roots – Collaborative work of the Vincentian Family 400 Years Ago – Updates
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again
by Dee Mansi | September 2, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections | 0 Comments
Keeping in contact with friends and family has been key to being mentally well during this time of pandemic.
A Vincentian View: Transforming not Conforming
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Paul’s guidance confronts me. I desire to heed his advice, but I feel the challenge and see the obstacles. Like much of Paul’s advice, no easy response presents itself.
Our Father – A Radical Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | September 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
If Nuns Ruled the World…
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
A self-described agnostic, Jo Piazza, writes… “I may not believe in God, but I do believe in nuns.”
In This Together (Joshua 24; John 6)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Our believing is not solitary. The quality of one person’s faith spills over into the religious convictions of all the others.
Why Did Jesus Ask So Many Questions?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus’ communication style focused on two things: He told great stories and asked great questions!
Mary as a Model of Faith
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Reflections
“Do what ever He tells you.” Bishop Joseph Bambera gives a simple, powerful homily on Mary’s example and role as the “first disciple.”
God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
“Write to me” Reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.
Connect and Learn: Vincentian Congregation – India
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Vincentian Congregation is a clerical society in the Syro-Malabar Church with its Generalate at Edappally in the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. It comes under the category of the Societies of Common Life according to the manner of religious. It is of...
Nike vs. Volvo and the Vincentian Spirit – T. McKenna
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“just do it” takes precedence over “here’s the reason why you should do it.”
Vincentian leader speaks out about the media
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, asks where are the cries of the millions of Americans who are poor? Where are the stories about poverty, need and disaster, or the solutions to these problems?
Storify: It’s a Verb
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 13, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Social, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Looking to leverage social media for your part of the Vincentian Family? Storify may be the place to go!
Systemic change in the life of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Systemic change in the life of Vincent
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr.Pat Griffin