Formation

Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments

Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: #1 – Our Elders are Important

by Javier F. Chento | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Our elders are important: not only because we are what we are thanks to their work in the past, but because they are the most precious thing we have in our families and our society.

In The Details (Mt 10: 26-33)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When searching for a story’s heart, sometimes a seemingly insignificant detail turns out to be key.

Rip Van Winkle Waking Up In a “Post-COVID World”

by John Freund, CM | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

We haven’t been awake to how digital technology is changing the landscape of our lives.

Sustainable Development Goals, 11 and 12

by Jim Claffey | Jun 10, 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: Our Daily Bread

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Remember the Exodus instructions to the people Israel in the desert? Each morning, they may collect only enough “manna” to feed them for the day (Exod 16:4-15).

Is the Church a Closet?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2021 | Formation, Systemic change

Is the Church like a closet where we wistfully keep things from the past, a dreary chamber filled only with us, our problems and our disappointments? Then it will be impossible to recognize God’s silent and unassuming presence.

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

Vincentians in the 21st Century and New Evangelization

by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation

Father Armada Riyanto CM (Commission of Vincentian Charisma and Culture of Asia Pacific) reports on the 13th meeting of Vincentian Formators from the Asia-Pacific Region.

Essentials for the inward journey of Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation

Inward journey and three essentials: a path, a light, and nourishment

Spiritual and corporal works of mercy – Vincentian approach

by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2015 | Formation

To Serve the Poor Spiritually and Corporally

Resources for the Feast of St Louise

by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2015 | Formation

Fr. Robert Maloney writes of the Five Faces of St. Louise

60 Seconds with Sr. Meg Kymes

by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

60 seconds with Sr. Meg Kymes

Kenyan CM – applying lessons of strategic planning

by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Kenyan CM – applying lessons of strategic planning and taking responsibility for their own destiny.

SVDP helps prisoners cope after 30 years

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

The change in my perspective during these two Council visits involved looking differently at prison visits.

Jesus and the Homeless

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation

Gerald O’Collins SJ asks us to think about the way in which Jesus identified himself with the homeless, and took every opportunity to speak about and help them. When we consider that Jesus himself was homeless for much of his life, how does this challenge us to see the face of Jesus in all of those in need?

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