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!

“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...

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.

SVDP helps prisoners cope after 30 years

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

The change in my perspective during these two Council visits involved looking differently at prison visits.

Jesus and the Homeless

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation

Gerald O’Collins SJ asks us to think about the way in which Jesus identified himself with the homeless, and took every opportunity to speak about and help them. When we consider that Jesus himself was homeless for much of his life, how does this challenge us to see the face of Jesus in all of those in need?

Under the Influence

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity

Under the influence of the Holy Spirit

He nails it

by Ross Dizon | Mar 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Third Sunday of Lent (B), March 8, 2015 – Ex 20, 1-17; 1 Cor 1, 22-25; Jn 2, 13-25 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom (1 Cor 1, 22) Jesus is doing something new that is already perceivable. We must fix our gaze on it, no longer remembering the events of the...