Formation
Daring to Risk a Caring Response: The Sisters of Charity’s Service during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic
by Megan Simmermeyer | July 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Sisters of Charity, who embody a legacy of service and caring for others, met the challenge presented by the flu epidemic in 1918.
July 26: Arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in the U.S.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 24, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
They sailed to Baltimore, MD, primarily to establish a seminary in the Louisiana territory.
A Canadian View: Justice for All
by Jim Paddon | July 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.
Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.
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Migration Pandemic
by Sr. Migdalia Flores, DC | Jul 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Well as you all know the pandemic has giving us what I call a “migrating experience.” Some of us have had to move from our workspaces to home spaces and create a job atmosphere.
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St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 2)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 18, 2021 | Formation
"The originality of his version of Christianity is [a] reason that makes Saint Vincent de Paul one of the great saints...
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Vincent de Paul: Working between Word and World
by Marieke van de Ven | Jul 17, 2021 | Formation
How an interest is awakened is not always easy to discern, but certainly the artwork with the characteristic face of Vincent de Paul on an exterior wall in Paris near Gare du Nord contributed to my interest in this seventeenth century man.
Blessed curse
by Ross Dizon | Feb 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), February 15, 2015 – Lev 13, 1-2. 45-46; 1 Cor 10, 31 – 11, 1; Mk 1, 40-45 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ (1 Cor 11, 1) Jesus bears our infirmities and endures our sufferings. His true followers follow his example. A leper...
An Examination of Conscience for Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
An Examination of Conscience for Vincentians adapted from ‘Prayerbook, SSVP Council of Scotland
Quiz: How well do you know sin?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Quiz: How well do you know sin?
Pope teaches how to pray
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis offered an example of what paryer might look like for us today
“Islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference”
by Ross Dizon | Feb 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), February 8, 2015 – Job 7, 1-4. 6-7; 1 Cor 9, 16-19. 22-23; Mk 1, 29-39 To the weak I became weak (1 Cor 9, 22) Jesus says to those of us who, like the anguished Job, bemoan our miseries in this valley of tears: “Come to me, all you...
LCUSA Prayer Service: “Mutual Service”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“No one is so rich that he cannot receive; and no one is so poor that he cannot give.” Prayer service by Carol Schumer, DC
Pope’s Homily for World Day of Consecrated Life
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Pope’s Homily for World Day of Consecrated Life … it also becomes possible to link the rules to the times: true “modernization”
Truly Humble – God Gives Life – Common Good – Be a Beggar
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Reflect with Lyn L’Heureux – Truly Humble – God Gives Life – Common Good – Be a Beggar
“Servants and prophets of the living God” – Theme for Roman Curia
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“Servants and prophets of the living God” – Theme for Roman Curia… and for followers of Vincent and Louise