At the end of 2018, The Vincentian Family started to work on the Welcome Home Project to provide safe housing for 32 displaced families in Parramos, Chimaltenango.
Reflections
Indwelling (John 14:21-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Lord Jesus grew up in an agricultural setting, and so it’s no surprise that He draws on images that run through that world.
Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.
Contemplation: Invitation to Grow
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Advocate, Teach, Remind and Lead
by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian View: Lessons from Ozanam
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Labor Day, the beginning of the academic year, and the liturgical calendar (September 8) merge in drawing Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam to my mind at the beginning of September.
Remember Where You Were on 9/11?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I don’t think I will ever forget the morning of 9/11/2001. The phone rang. A close friend could barely say “Turn on television… the World Trade Center…” She could not finish the sentence!
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXV
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Lenten Video Series, Day 17: Saying Yes
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Many times, we think sacrifice has to be something ostentatious.
Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.
Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.
A “We” Virus?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.
Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.
Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.
Lenten Video Series, Day 13: Cast Away
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Daughter of Charity, Sister Michelle Nguyen shares her harrowing story of her escape from Vietnam, and how her near-death sacrifice brought her closer to Christ than she ever thought possible.
A Vincentian View: Synodality and Listening
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”