Formation

A Vincentian View: The Cost of Kindness

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.

“Seeing” – the Necessary Beginning of Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments

St. Vincent’s pastoral insight was “See, Judge and Act.” It all began with “Seeing”!

Alone, Without Jesus We Do Sink

by Ross Dizon | August 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus does not leave us alone especially in tough times. He stretches out his hand and catches us, so that we may not sink. The disciples go ahead by themselves in a boat. Meanwhile, Jesus dismisses the crowds. He, then, goes up on the mountain by himself to pray. ...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Long-term Solutions Worth It

by John Freund, CM | August 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

Long-term solutions take time… but are worth working for!

Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!

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.

Seekers of the Food that Lasts Forever

by Ross Dizon | Jul 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the bread and drink of life. The seekers who go to him and believe in him will have their fill; they will...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? IV

by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“Vincent was swept up into the force field of God’s ever-flowing love.”

Father Tom McKenna – Homemaking ala Louise

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.

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Listen in Silence –- Let the Spirit Lead- Feel the Joy – Journey to God’s Mountain

Vincentians in the 21st Century and New Evangelization

by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation

Father Armada Riyanto CM (Commission of Vincentian Charisma and Culture of Asia Pacific) reports on the 13th meeting of Vincentian Formators from the Asia-Pacific Region.