Formation
The Origin of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Bringing together two worlds that did not know each other
by Famvin Media Resources | September 6, 2020 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
This was the crisis situation in which 7 young men stood up and decided “to go to the margins”. This is a dramatic, very moving and very topical story, with many parallels between that period and our own.
Diaries of a Vincentian: A spoonful of hope! 5ml of vodka at a time
by Dee Mansi | September 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 3 Comments
Mary searched my face for judgement. She really wanted to tell me her story of homelessness without feeling a gaze of disapproval.
Our God is Rich in Mercy: What does that Mean for the Missionary?
by Pat Regan, MCA | September 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Let us consider the implications for the missionary of a God who is “rich in mercy.”
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Resources from uscatholic.org
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“The Sacred Humanity of the Word” … reflection by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 9, 2021 | Formation
A reflection offered by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, CM, on the Incarnate Word.
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Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
by Jim Claffey | Sep 9, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
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The Word (Deut 4: 1-8; Jas 1:17-27)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I remember a heated conversation between a man who was promising something to a woman, and the woman to whom the promise was being made. It ended with her exasperated response, “Those are just words.”
Updated Systemic Change Toolkits
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 6, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Available in seven different languages, the Systemic Change Commission has recently updated their resources for systemic change. The Commission was founded to promote the framework for a new approach for doing the Vincentian work of charity. You can view and download...
Beyond abstraction
by Ross Dizon | May 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth Sunday of Easter (B), May 10, 2015 – Acts 10, 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 Jn 4, 7-10; Jn 15, 9-17 God is love (1 Jn 4, 8) Jesus Christ is the final word and the definitive work of love on God’s part. To return God’s love, it is enough for the disciples to follow...
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 4, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Jesus Living – “As if”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers these thoughts on Jesus as the “AS IF” person.
Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Three Vincentian models of motherhood
Seeing Christ in the Humble One Who Serves – T. McKenna
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
So we sense these two opposing streams: be humble; be in your very self a manifestation of God’s glory.
The jar of costly anointment – A waste? A gift of all?
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
S. Tracy Kemme offers an inspiring reflection on the "alabaster jar of costly ointment" in the context of her upcoming profession of first vows as a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. Who was the woman who came to anoint Jesus. Where did she come from? Did she know...
Not your usual fertility center
by Ross Dizon | Apr 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Easter (B), May 3, 2015 – Acts 9, 26-31; 1 Jn 3, 18-24; Jn 15, 1-8 Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth (1 Jn 3, 18) Jesus guarantees fruitfulness to those who believe and remain in him. Calling himself the true vine, Jesus makes his...