Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
Reflections
The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | April 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
Pour out God’s Love into Hearts
by Ross Dizon | Jun 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus loves us to the end, to giving his life for us. To follow him means to give up our bodies and pour out our...
Light Through Darkness
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The Christmas truth is that God’s light suffuses the dimness of those times and in the end beats back the encroaching darkness.
Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired systemic change and dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.
Visit and Gladden Us, Lord, and Set Us Free
by Ross Dizon | Dec 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the mighty Savior that God raises up for us. Through him, God comes to visit us and set us free once and for all. So, we jump for joy, and try to infect others. The visit of the angel Gabriel is contagious. For soon enough, Mary too has the urge to visit...
The Word (Video Presentation)
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
This video prayer reflection presents a meditation for the season of Christmas.
How To Get Your Parents On Board With A Year Of Service
by Linnea Ryer, NU ’17, VMC ‘18 | Dec 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Telling my parents that I wanted to do a year of service after graduation was one of the most stressful things I’ve had to do in my life.
Waiting For Love- Advent
by .famvin | Dec 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A prayer service for the Advent season.
Woman Appointed Parish Pastoral Care Coordinator – WWVT?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections
What would St. Vincent think about women having decision-making authority over a team of priests who will be responsible for sacramental ministry?
A Canadian View: Advent
by Jim Paddon | Dec 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians, perhaps we too should examine our efforts to address poverty and take time during this Advent to do that little extra.
A Vincentian View: Preaching in the Public Square
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The public square creates the positions that influence the status of the poor.