Beyond SundayTM team members from The Miraculous Medal Shrine are available to visit Catholic schools to distribute Miraculous Medals, tell the story of the Miraculous Medal, and provide blessings for students, staff, and faculty.
Reflections
Lenten Letter 2022 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Lent – Call to Change Our Way of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
On Ash Wednesday we were basically told two things
Lenten Message from Rose de Lima, President of AIC
by Vincentian Family Office | March 1, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections | 0 Comments
Although the many worries of life are still present and do not seem to want to leave us, we, AIC volunteers, should not be discouraged by the challenges that affect our respective countries.
Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory
by Ross Dizon | March 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian View: No Chaining the Word of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
Are You Done With the Virus??
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Have you said, “I’m done with this virus?”
How are we followers of Vincent at doing dishes?
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
Grow up and Get Ready for the Life to Come
by Ross Dizon | May 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies the way to grow up and get ready for the life to come. Following him, we will get to the place that he readies for us and we will be where he is. Just before going up to heaven, Jesus does for his followers what he has already done for two of them. For...
Should our Assistance be Eternal and Only for Catholics?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | May 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Should we only provide assistance to people who declare themselves Catholic? How long should the duration of the Vincentian assistance be?
What We Know… and Forget… About St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent serves as a prime example of what Pope Francis calls an “open-eyed mystic”… whose prayer led to action and whose action led to prayer.
A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness in Canada
by Jim Paddon | May 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In Canada, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is very excited to be undertaking the issue of housing during a 3-year national campaign.
Keeping the Word of Peace and Fellowship
by Ross Dizon | May 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one through whom God speaks definitively to his people. Listening to Jesus and keeping his word leads to peace and fellowship. Jesus goes on to say goodbye to his followers. And they must be listening very attentively in view of fondly recalling and...
Traces of The Spirit (Acts 14)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
When Paul and Barnabas stepped out into new and threatening lands they knew they were not out there by themselves. They had backup, the sustaining presence of the Spirit of the Risen Jesus. Can we identify the same Holy Spirit working along with us?
A Global Solidarity Network
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | May 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the world is coordinated and lives in union of mission and objectives through the International General Council (CGI).
Keeping Things That Spark Joy
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?