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Reflections
A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
by John Freund, CM | June 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
Pour out God’s Love into Hearts
by Ross Dizon | June 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1
by John Freund, CM | June 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 11
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.
What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 27, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
Lenten Video Series: Day 1, A Gift from God
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 1: A Gift from God
Little Pieces of Light (Isaiah 58; Mt. 5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Returning to the light imagery of Isaiah and Jesus, we’re enjoined not to deepen the dark by inaction but rather to let the light of our active compassion push back the gloom.
Pope Francis and Ozanam on Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
What do Pope Francis (2020), Pope Pius XI (1927) and Bl. Frederic Ozanam (1848) have in common?
Communion among Ourselves and with Others
by Ross Dizon | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not look out for his interests, but for those of others. To follow him we need to be in communion among ourselves and with others. The devil seeks to break up Jesus’ communion with others. For what he is after is for Jesus to turn his back on his calling...
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent on the Role of Women
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul 1658 “do we not have an obligation to give women their rightful place in the Church?”
Vincentians and Evangelization: Two presentations on a theme
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What is the image of a Vincentian Evangelizaer? What is the message that Vincentian Evangelizers deliver?
What’s the Difference Between Prayers and Praying?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Prayer is like being in the presence of someone who loves us greatly. We spontaneously try to become like the beloved.
Why is the Vincentian Family Involved With Homeless Initiatives?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.