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

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. ...

“Come Apart For A While …” (Mk. 6:30)

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.

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.