How many times have you heard people use the phrase, “I finally woke up?”
Reflections
Challenges of “Walking the Talk”
by John Freund, CM | August 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There are times when I have thought of another “Yeah, talk is cheap”! Other times I have stood on the sidelines in awe, watching how well another ”walks the talk.”
A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God
by Pat Griffin, CM | August 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The blessing of abundance carries with it a responsibility. Jesus points out that truth when he tells the parable of the rich man with the abundant harvest.
Corinth – Is the Past Prologue?
by John Freund, CM | August 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.
Alert to the Dangers the World Poses
by Ross Reyes Dizon | August 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus – the Ultimate Bridge Builder
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Over a lifetime, we each learn the stories of where we fit and don’t fit, and who are our good and bad guys.
Vincentian Lay Missionaries – Going Forth in Synodality
by Vilma Ravelo G., MISEVI Colombia | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
At this time we are readying ourselves to take part in the GREAT VINCENTIAN MISSION OF BAJO CAUCA AND LA MOJANA SUCREÑA whose theme will be: “Baptized in the Spirit to participate in building the Reign of God.”
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 Reyes 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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Preaching by Our Lives
by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Do we realize that our lives preach?
Reality and Hope
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
These harsh realities sadden the hearts of the members of the Society and the Vincentian Family. We cannot, however, lose hope that the situation will improve.
A Shared Mission: Collaboration Between the Vincentian Family in Spain and Venezuela
by Asunción Marchán | Jan 6, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections
During the past year the Vincentian Family has attempted to alleviate the terrible economic, political and social situation in Venezuela.