Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized lives.
Reflections
A Canadian View: A Spiritual Evolution
by Jim Paddon | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.
Testimonies from the Latin American Missionary Encounter
by Karla Escobar | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth | 0 Comments
The Missionary Encounter for the American Continent (EMLA), organized by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), took place in Honduras from January 13 to 28, 2023.
The Way (John 14:1-12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Rereading Andre Dodin’s biography of Saint Vincent de Paul recently, I was struck with the phrase he used to weave together the various threads of Vincent’s life.
What Fire Do You Feed?
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Feeding a fire! Who, me? Yes! … And me!
Daughters of Charity Raise their Voices for Critical Nutrition Programs
by Rachel Moccia | Oct 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
While many in the U.S. think of August as the last breath of summer, a time to squeeze in a last bit of relaxation before the rush of the fall begins, the Daughters of Charity were doing anything but relaxing this past August.
A Polycrisis Within a Polycrisis
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Oct 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
There has been remarkable activity at the UN this fall.
Sisters and Brothers All by Blood
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father. Through him, we are children by adoption, and so we cry, “Father,” which then means we are sisters and brothers. Jesus says that his mother, sisters and brothers are those who do God’s will (Mk 3, 35). It...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XII
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “The practice of your vocation consists in the frequent remembrance of the presence of God.”
Niagara University Students Publish Research on Youth Homelessness in PaxLumina
by Luke Donner | May 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Niagara University Students Luke Donner and Adam Kiedrowski had their research on youth homelessness and COVID-19 published in this month’s PaxLumina.
Trinity – Problem To Be Solved Or Mystery to be Lived
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life.
Addressing the Homelessness of College Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.
A Vincentian View: The Life Within
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Worshipers of the Father in Spirit and Truth
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies what to worship the Father in Spirit and truth means. Hence, we Christians are to be such worshipers. We humans can spoil everything (SV.EN XI:247. 249. 310. 313. 388; SV.EN XII]:92. 131. 139). We spoil worship of God even, and so become false...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XI
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Remember that when you leave meditation and Holy Mass to serve poor persons, you lose nothing…”