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UN Mission Visit with Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski and Malgorzata Benson

by Jimmy Walters | October 10, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The focus of our meeting was ending homelessness (no easy task). Last month, in our newsletter, I raised the challenge of remaining hopeful in this advocacy work.

Synodality In The Vincentian Charism – Part One

by Mª Isabel Vergara Arnedillo, D.C. | October 10, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

This research is the Master’s Thesis of the “Masters in Vincentian Studies” program of Sister María Isabel Vergara Arnedillo, current Visitatrix of the Spain-East Province of the Daughters of Charity.

A Vincentian View: A Story for Yom Kippur – Jonah

by Pat Griffin, CM | October 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.

The Vincentian Virus

by John Freund, CM | October 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I see some Covid connections with another, more benign virus – the Vincentian Virus. COVID19 is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus.

The Daughters of Charity in Ireland

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 26, 2021 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, News

Learn about the Daughters of Charity in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.

Should We Imitate a Servant King?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.

A Vincentian View: A Thankful Man

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

In this year dedicated to St. Joseph, I have written several times on the way in which the Psalms can express the thinking and praying of the Holy Family.

Laudato Si and the “Preferential Option for the Poor”

by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“Preferential Option for the Poor” is the latest reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life Laudato Si’ has justifiably gotten a lot of attention. The emphasis in this document concerning the physical suffering of the poor because of the...

Setting Up the “Grassy Places” Fr. Tom McKenna

by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Setting Up the “Grassy Places” (John 6: 1-15), 17th Sunday To shake off some of the dust of familiarity from this very familiar scene in the Gospel (the multiplication of the loaves), let’s set it against its deeper backdrop. First off, there’s the condition of these...

Daughters of Charity contemplate connection of all living things

by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation

The encyclical, “Laudato Si,’” speaks of the mystical and sacramental connection of all living things with God. They have prepared a photo reflection on some of those phrases. Here is a sample The ideal is not only to pass from the exterior to the interior to discover...

The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

The Brookings Institution's latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future collaborative...

Many a mickle makes a muckle

by Ross Dizon | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), July 26, 2015 – 2 Kgs 4, 42-44; Eph 4, 1-6; Jn 6, 1-15 One body and one Spirit (Eph 4, 4) Jesus is our shepherd. We will lack nothing if we remain united to him. Jesus goes with his disciples to a foreign territory. A large...

Stop Calling People Out

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation

Stop calling people out. Call them in. Sharon Browning, well known as a speaker and educator in the Vincentian tradition, continues the theme of reconciliation begun by Fr. Tom McKenna in his recent post. Sharon founded JUST Listening, a movement which "fosters...

Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill

by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration

In 1869, Bishop Michael Domenec, C.M., of Pittsburgh appealed to the Cincinnati community of Sisters of Charity for sisters to serve the needs of the growing Catholic population in his diocese. Sister Aloysia Lowe, three other Sisters of Charity, and two novices, left...

God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need?

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

God Blesses us Always - Take a Break - Enter the Kingdom - What Do You Need? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: What joy you bring to me. I love reading about the great work you do for the Vincentian...

Vincent, Rosalie and the Pope – Getting to know Jesus

by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...

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