Leaven is “a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better.” Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. When are we leaven … and when are we fungi for the Kingdom?
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by John Freund, CM | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
by Jim Paddon | August 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 13, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Why might Amazon’s model housing project not be enough?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Leaven is “a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better.” Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. When are we leaven … and when are we fungi for the Kingdom?
by Jim Claffey | Aug 5, 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.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
An important maxim in Christian tradition affirms simply lex orandi, lex credendi that can be rendered “The law of praying is the law of believing.”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family
Fr. Pat Griffin reflects on “The Tomorrows of God” in his series Considering Consecrated Life
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Prayerful sight and sound reflections on Vincentian Consecrated Life
by Ross Dizon | Apr 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Easter (B), April 26, 2015 – Acts 4, 8-12; 1 Jn 3, 1-2; Jn 10, 11-18 We shall be like him (1 Jn 3, 2) There is no salvation except in the name of Jesus. He saves us by laying down his life for us. His name is synonymous with simplicity, humility,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
New insights into Vincent’s biography
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2015 | Formation, News
Pat Griffin “reads” a St. Vincent statue
by Ross Dizon | Apr 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Easter (B), April 19, 2015 – Acts 3, 13-15. 17-19; 1 Jn 2, 1-5a; Lk 24, 35-48 We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ (1 Jn 2, 1) The risen Jesus is the invitation to sinners to believe in the God who writes straight with crooked lines....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
14 Stations after the resurrection?
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 12, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Their first order of business was an evaluation of the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Programs (VFCAP) which have started to take place on regional levels.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
Could you explain Systemic Change in 10 steps?