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.
Formation
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
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.
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
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...
Falling back and springing forward
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...
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.
Essentials for the inward journey of Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2015 | Formation
Inward journey and three essentials: a path, a light, and nourishment
Spiritual and corporal works of mercy – Vincentian approach
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2015 | Formation
To Serve the Poor Spiritually and Corporally
Resources for the Feast of St Louise
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2015 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney writes of the Five Faces of St. Louise
60 Seconds with Sr. Meg Kymes
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
60 seconds with Sr. Meg Kymes
Kenyan CM – applying lessons of strategic planning
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Kenyan CM – applying lessons of strategic planning and taking responsibility for their own destiny.