Reflections

Upset, Dismay, Annoy, Distress

by Ross Dizon | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the peace between natives and foreigners, whites and blacks, men and women. One, then, need not be upset by the other. Jesus says good-bye at length to his disciples. For he wants them to keep their faith in him; he does not want trials to upset them. No,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXIII

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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.

Mother Deafness Is Real!

by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.

Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism

by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.

To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton

by Lisa Lickona | Dec 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.

God Is With Us | Week Four

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.

A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?

The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

If we are not charitable (generous) in the manner that we act, then we will fall into the simple routine of philanthropy and/or providing material assistance … and nothing more.

St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

In this video produced by the DePaul University Office of Mission and Values, Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M. reads his essay on the life of St. Vincent de Paul.

Vincentians Have 20-20 Vision!

by Dee Mansi | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We are RESOLVED to draw directly on our Vincentian charism of “prayer in action” to our Incarnational Christian purpose.

An Open Ear at the Railway Station

by .famvin | Jan 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Sr. M. Birgit works at the “Railway Mission” – a Christian charitable organization that provides assistance to those seeking/needing help in over 100 railway stations across Germany.

Videos from the Historic Vincentian Family Gathering Rome 2020

by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2020 | Formation, News, Other Branch News, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Here is a list of videos posted on Facebook for the first two days.

A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!

by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to think 2020 can also mean a year in which our social justice efforts demonstrate great vision through our 3-year national action campaign.

A Vincentian View: A New Decade

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!

Updating Our Mental Maps of Ministry

by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Are we aware of the changing landscape of poverty and new needs? Do we need to update our mental maps?

Share in Jesus’ Anointing and Mission

by Ross Dizon | Jan 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one anointed with the Spirit. God has sent him to bring the Good News to the poor. To belong to him is to share in his anointing and sending. The baptism of Jesus identifies him as God’s beloved Son, with a share in divinity. But it also suggests that he...

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