Formation
Rip Van Winkle Waking Up In a “Post-COVID World”
by John Freund, CM | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
We haven’t been awake to how digital technology is changing the landscape of our lives.
It is Better to Give than to Receive
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | June 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
To receive something from another individual is a blessing and we experience joy. Jesus has told us that the joy of giving is even better than the joy of receiving.
Meek Teacher, and Lowly as Well
by Ross Dizon | June 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Table – Our Tables
by John Freund, CM | June 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Did this artist capture Vincent’s sprit? What do our tables usually look like?
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Sustainable Development Goal 13
by Jim Claffey | Jun 24, 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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A Vincentian View: The Sleeping Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
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Which Story Interests You Most?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of all stories? Do Vincentians have a special vocation as storytellers?
Praying with St. Vincent (Fr. Thomas McKenna)
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2014 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Marian Youth
“Let me begin this session on Prayer by asking you to place yourself on one of the chairs that is pulled up to the table at The Last Supper of Jesus. You are three seats over from Jesus and you notice that he’s getting still, as if preparing himself to stand up and say something.”
Virtual Retreat – Reflecting on Volunteer Service
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you spent time volunteering or on a service trip? Busted Halo offers a Virtual Retreat for Reflecting on Volunteer Service – A guide for building a culture of encounter
The Challenge of Evangelizing Young Men and Women
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2014 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Marian Youth
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla Aguirre knows first-hand the challenge of evangelizing young men and women. He was not always a Bishop. He was once a 16 year who learned to confront his fear of relating to people he did not know and were different from him. As a member...
More caught than taught
by Ross Dizon | Jul 16, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 20, 2014 – Wis 12, 13. 16-19; Rom 8, 26-27; Mt 13, 24-43 The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness (Rom 8, 26) The perfection of God is the source of his disinterested generosity, his lenient patience and his sharp vision....
Judging those who are poor
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2014 | Formation
Judging those who are poor! Websites abound with discussions that imply judgments about those who are poor. What is Vincent’s perspective on judging those who are poor.
External seminary
by Ross Dizon | Jul 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 13, 2014 – Is 55, 10-11; Rom 8, 18-23; Mt 13, 1-23 As we wait for redemption (Rom 8, 23) Jesus is the divine Word. Attuned to him and remaining in him, we will bear much fruit. God spoke through the prophets. He now speaks...
Practical Evangelization in the spirit of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2014 | Evangelization, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
As part of their ongoing preparation to celebrate their 400th anniversary the AIC (Association of International Charities) offers this continuing formation reflection devoted to practical evangelization in the spirit of Vincent.
Selling-point
by Ross Dizon | Jul 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 6, 2014 – Zech 9, 9-10; Rom 8, 9. 11-13; Mt 11, 25-30 Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him (Rom 8, 9) We are invited to a relaxing and renewing life together. And we can approach without...
“The dream” and the Ladies of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2014 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Catherine Harkins, the first Lady of Charity in the USA, had a vivid dream of St. Vincent walking through snow-covered streets and gathering neglected children under his cloak.