Formation
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?
Agree and Disagree in the Church
by Ross Dizon | September 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Charity AND Justice
by John Freund, CM | September 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part II)
by .famvin | August 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 2
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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!
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Fresh Start in Life for Us Men and Women
by Ross Dizon | Aug 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us the new that one has yet to see or hear or think of. To be his disciples, we have to make a fresh...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VIII
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent grasped and was grasped by the pure generosity that is sending the Word to the poor, the Sending to which Jesus gives flesh.
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation
“Awaited” – reflection by Fr.Pat Griffin
Vincentian Family celebrates collaboration in Madrid
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Vincentian Family celebrates collaboration in Barcelona
Discounted SVDP Formation materials
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
As we begin the Year of Vincentian Family Collaboration the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is offer discounted Formation materials
Bit by bit
by Ross Dizon | Jun 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 14, 2015 – Ez 17, 22-24; 2 Cor 5, 6-10; Mk 4, 26-34 We are always confident (2 Cor 5, 6) Jesus wants his little flock to trust always in the Lord. We humans are easily impressed by outward appearance: lofty stature, imposing...
SVDP, US Bishops and Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SVDP, US Bishops offer points for reflection concerning the Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement
God is our Helper – Blood is Life – How Do We Forgive? – Courage
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 9, 2015 | Formation
God is our Helper – Blood is Life – How Do We Forgive? – Courage
Connect and Learn: The Congregation of the “Hermanas Josefinas”
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Mexico (Hermanas Josefinas) was founded on September 22, 1872 by Father José María Vilaseca Aguilera, CM and Cesárea Ruiz de Esparza y Dávalos … its members work in building up the Kingdom of God. José Maria Vilaseca...
“the charity of Christ urges us on, urges us to collaborate”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
Collaboration and dreaming of Saint Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac. “The charity of Christ urges us on, urges us to collaborate”.
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“(Vincent) often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. In an article “As friends who love one another deeply – reflections on community living yesterday and today” Father Robert Maloney shares his reflections.