The word “bias” doesn’t have an especially pleasing connotation. It usually means an unfair leaning toward one group and a blindness toward its opposite.
Reflections
Upset, Dismay, Annoy, Distress
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
God’s Record as a Recruiter
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Jerusalem headhunters would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They preferred the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising in their schools.
Approach Jesus Christ with All Our Being
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Son through whom God has spoken to us humans in these last days. We Christians are to approach and hear...
Gaining Entrance
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
“But anything you do to ‘gather together all your sisters and brothers from all the nations,’ brings with it entrance into the Kingdom of God.”
Hazard! – Dangerous Thinking Ahead
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent and Louise, Frederick, and indeed all the great figures of our Vincentian heritage, were not afraid to ask what has become known as the Vincentian question, “What must be done?”
Lowly Followers of Jesus Christ
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the definitive proof that God lifts up the lowly and repays those who reaches out to them. Our Teacher calls us to the same lowliness and outreach. Jesus is a guest of one of the leading Pharisees. In other words, he is not among the lowly folks. Rather,...
The Two Networks of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There is indeed a “second network of charity” within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which we do not always understand or appreciate.
Take it from a German! A Faith Alive
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It was an Irish celebration. But it was a profound celebration of a faith that goes far beyond just people of Irish heritage. It touched me deeply.
To be a Vincentian is to Have a Purpose in Life
by Amanda Dia Moreira | Aug 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Being Vincentian is much more than a volunteer: it is a vocation. It is a purpose in life.
Healing The Wounds That Bind Us, Our Daughters Of Charity Blueprint At St. Francis Xavier 1863
by .famvin | Aug 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In 1863 St. Francis Xavier was the first to throw open it’s doors to welcome wounded men from both armies. Who answered the call from both armies? Sisters.
Missing Millennials – What We Might Be Missing
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Could living Vincent’s Values be attractive to millennials?
A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness
by Jim Paddon | Aug 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Homelessness is certainly a topic we hear and talk about a great deal in today’s world as there are many cities across North America that are trying to make the need for affordable, safe and secure housing a major component their future planning.