Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
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by John Freund, CM | August 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important.
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jul 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a scene in chapter 6 of Mark’s gospel which has special appeal to anyone who has ever been caught up in an over-busy, fast paced life.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.
by Ross Dizon | Mar 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Lent (B), March 22, 2015 – Jer 31, 31-34; Heb 5, 7-9; Jn 12, 20-33 He learned obedience from what he suffered (Heb 5, 8) Lifted up from the earth, Jesus seals a new pact. The Lord promises a new covenant. It will not be like that of Sinai, which was...
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 17, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Fr. Aidan Rooney speaking at FaViLa Guatamala
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 16, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gifts of the Trinity – Adventure of Faith – Our Lenten Journey – Tap into our Youth
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Commiment to life and dignity of every person
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2015 | Formation
Read About St. Louise de Marillac
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.
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?
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...
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.