Formation

Are we Finished with Systemic Change?

by Jim Claffey | July 22, 2020 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 7 Comments

Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.

Reign of God and His Justice First

by Ross Dizon | July 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Two-tiered Society

by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day

Vows of St. Elizabeth Seton’s Founding Community (July 19, 1813)

by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 2020 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments

Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.

Vincent Outgrew “Zip Code” Politics!

by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change

Vincent grew beyond his original ministry zip code!

Gather the Scattered, Lost, Separated

by Ross Dizon | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is our peace and rest. He is with us to gather those whom the bad shepherds have scattered, misled and...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? II

by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

JESUS SAYS, “GOD CHERISHES EACH OF YOU, PARTICULARLY THE POOREST AMONG YOU.”

Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Why in the world should I become a Vincentian Leader?

All eyes and ears

by Ross Dizon | Jan 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

To set before you an ideal (1 Cor 7, 35) Jesus is the great prophet God raised up from among us at the coming of the time of fulfillment. He teaches with God’s authority. God acknowledges that we are right, those of us who do not want to die listening to his words...

Pope’s Lenten Message Denounces Globalization of Indifference

by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2015 | Formation, Pope, Reflections

Pope’s Lenten Message Denounces Globalization of Indifference

Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor

by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor

Pope – Family is first place we learn to communicate

by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

The family is the first place we learn to communicate, families teach us to go out of ourselves and encounter others.

“Go home and think about it”

by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections

“Go home and think about it” Do you really want to be a Daughter of Charity?

“…standing among 20 “young nuns” “

by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity

These women have risked a joyful “yes” to a road not often traveled.

“Evangelized by the poor” – will we walk away sad?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“To learn how to receive with humility. To learn to be evangelized by the poor”

Have your boarding pass ready

by Ross Dizon | Jan 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), January 25, 2015 – Jon 3, 1-5. 10; 1 Cor 7, 29-31; Mk 1, 14-20 The time is running out (1 Cor 7, 29) The proclamation of the kingdom of God is also an invitation to repentance. “The kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink,...

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