Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But the stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of our example are how we learn our values. Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
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by Pat Griffin, CM | August 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
by Ross Dizon | August 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | August 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?
by Javier F. Chento | August 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There are Christian songs that have become universally known and that we know how to hum or at the very least, their melody is familiar to us. One of those songs that has surpassed its author is “Amazing Grace.”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But the stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of our example are how we learn our values. Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
by Ross Dizon | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, News
Video about learning to pray as a Daughter of Charity
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
What is Vincentian Spirituality?
by Ross Dizon | May 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The Ascension of the Lord (B), May 17, 2015 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23 or 4, 1-13; Mk 16, 15-20 The surpassing greatness of his power for us (Eph 1, 19) The Son of God goes up to heaven. He brings humanity with him, for whose salvation he came down from heaven....
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sacrificial Loving – Jesus Is Our Torch – Ascension of the Lord – Jesus Conquers Evil Through Us
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation
Many was the time when people told us during missions that the obvious unity and affection of the confreres not only edified them, it added real credibility to what we had to say.
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Formation
Yes, even now, in this Easter Season, we pray: “maranatha,” “Come, Lord Jesus.” We look to heaven for that glorious advent.
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
A charism is alive and relevant when through time it is accepted and adopted by many people.
by Vincentian Family Office | May 10, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Fr. Joseph V. Agostino, C.M., of the Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission writes, Dear Members of the International Vincentian Family, As you know, Fr. Greg Gay has invited the Vincentian Family to celebrate a “Year of Collaboration” from the Feast of Pentecost,...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Barnabas was in close touch with the Spirit within and all around him.