The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
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by John Freund, CM | March 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.
by Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | March 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Love is creative even to infinity.” Those words of St. Vincent are frequently quoted to remind us to show love to others.
by Tom McKenna, CM | March 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 6 Comments
How many times have you heard people use the phrase, “I finally woke up?”
by John Freund, CM | March 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Over a lifetime, we each learn the stories of where we fit and don’t fit, and who are our good and bad guys.
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Jul 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When I have the honor to preach to a Vincentian group, I sometimes take the opportunity to see if we have a record of Vincent speaking on the Scripture for that day.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Who do we prefer to serve? The “good” poor? When I am honest with myself, I realize I prefer to serve. someone whose poverty I understand.
by Jim Paddon | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“Handing on the tradition” is a phrase often connected with matters of faith.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
There are things we see but don’t pay attention to.
by Ross Dizon | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows what God does to lead his flock. And so, he also gives a model for his shepherds. The crowds longed for someone to lead them out of the mess, a Messiah to guide a people in trouble. But they ended up disappointed since they did not want a suffering...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “When you’ve finished dressing and have made your bed, you’ll begin your mental prayer.”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Whatever the anniversary, it gives us a chance to look back over the years since the event we’re marking, and reflect on how it has shaped us.
by Corry Wink | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.