Reflections
A Vincentian View: Be Kind
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Sometimes when I read the Scriptures, a word pops out for me in a way that it has not done before.
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.
The Pope Video • For a Church Open to Everyone
by .famvin | Oct 15, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a Church Open to Everyone.
I Can’t Take It Anymore!
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our lives have become pressure cookers. We can’t take it anymore!
Backpack Blessings
by .famvin | Oct 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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?
Social Justice Conversations: Statement on Immigration Reform
by Vincentian Family of North America Social Justice Collaborative | May 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We support comprehensive immigration reform, forged from core Christian social beliefs that honor the dignity of every human being.
A Vincentian View: The Force of the Spirit
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Paraclete draws us closer together around important values and with mutual respect. The Paraclete then sends us forth to deal with the people of our world in a supportive and Christian manner.
Quiet Change Agents Giants
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jean Vanier changed the attitude of the world to people we might arrogantly label as handicapped. St. Vincent changed the attitude of so many in France towards the poor.
Dear, Precious, Very Costly Indeed
by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the perfect model of love to the end. His true and dear followers, then, are those who love one another as he has loved them. Jesus’ followers are as dear to him as children are dear to their parents. And since he is going to be with them only a little while...