Formation
Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
by Ross Dizon | August 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination
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?
Grace that Transforms the Heart and Makes us Sisters and Brothers
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.”
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part I)
by .famvin | August 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1
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Can Stories Change the World?
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!
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Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over
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...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI
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.
Vincentian charism as lived in various branches of the family
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.
Year of Vincentian Collaboration || Let’s Get Started!
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,...
T. McKenna – Barnabas, Patron Saint of “Visitors From Headquarters”
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Barnabas was in close touch with the Spirit within and all around him.
Updated Systemic Change Toolkits
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 6, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Available in seven different languages, the Systemic Change Commission has recently updated their resources for systemic change. The Commission was founded to promote the framework for a new approach for doing the Vincentian work of charity. You can view and download...
Beyond abstraction
by Ross Dizon | May 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth Sunday of Easter (B), May 10, 2015 – Acts 10, 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 Jn 4, 7-10; Jn 15, 9-17 God is love (1 Jn 4, 8) Jesus Christ is the final word and the definitive work of love on God’s part. To return God’s love, it is enough for the disciples to follow...
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 4, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Jesus Living – “As if”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers these thoughts on Jesus as the “AS IF” person.
Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Three Vincentian models of motherhood