When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.
Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent “Masks Up”
by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
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A Saint Speaks To America From His Heart
by John Freund, CM | July 6, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 1 Comment
I suspect you will feel moved, proud, and challenged by the words of Pope Saint John Paul II.
Vincentian Formation Through African Eyes
by Fr. Tom Esselman, C.M. | July 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 7 Comments
This challenge of inculturation has led me to rethink the ministry of Vincentian formation. What does it mean to be a Vincentian formator in East Africa?
July 9: Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 5, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., missionary to Wuhan, China, was canonized for his heroic witness of charity and faith.
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Trials We Have to Go through to Be New
by Ross Dizon | Jun 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus dies for us so that we may live for him and in him. To live so means to go through trials and thus get to be a...
Pope Francis announces a Holy Year of Mercy
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2015 | Formation
I have decided to call an extraordinary Jubilee that is to have the mercy of God at its center.
Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2015 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Ladies of Charity – when did a poor person reveal Christ to you?
Falling back and springing forward
by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Lent (B), March 15, 2015 – 2 Chon 36, 14-16. 19-23; Eph 2, 4-10; Jn 3, 14-21 By grace you have been saved through faith (Eph 2, 8) Jesus crucified bears out that where sin increases, grace overflows all the more. Salvation history is, in summary, the...
Father Tom McKenna – Homemaking ala Louise
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
There’s leaving home, recognizing my true home, returning to it, and unfortunately, not seeing it when it’s there in front of me.
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