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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic
by A married couple | November 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Given A Break (Ex. 22:20; Mt 22:38-40)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
In his unaffected way, he was voicing a truth that runs across the whole length of the Bible and all down the avenues of our faith: “I give help because I have been helped.”
A Wheel or a Ladder?
by John Freund, CM | November 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.
Bright and Dull in the Eyes of God
by Ross Reyes Dizon | November 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
It was a moment I think most of us dreaded. In the later stages of formation some 60 years ago I remember hearing the words “Mr. Freund please.”
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Three
by Jim Paddon | Dec 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Three discusses (systemic) racism.
Ready to See (Luke 3:1-6; Phil 1:9-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
What the teacher had done was prepare him to see. She had given him a way to notice more of what was there.
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 Reyes 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...
Holy Hangout – Human Trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
Holy Hangout – Human Trafficking
Christ’s Authority – Pray, Fast, Almsgiving – Christ died for Us – Living like Christ
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 2, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Christ’s Authority – Prayer, Fast, Almsgiving – Christ died for Us – Living like Christ
Virtual Meetings and Collaboration
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 1, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Marian Youth
“Today, we ask that would have the intention in your prayers for the First Virtual Meeting the year of the Latin American Coordinating Team”
Vincent and the power of graphics
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 1, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
…there is a growing collection on Pinterest of Vincentian quotes with illustrations drawn mainly from the DePaul Vincentian Image Archive.
Pope’s guide to confession
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2015 | Formation
Going to confession during Lent? Here are some tips from the pope