Some have a natural gift for telling stories. Few of us think of ourselves as gifted storytellers.
Reflections
Lenten Video Series, Day 22: Tears of Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The sacrifice in overcoming your obstacles will lead you to become a beacon of hope for others.
Lenten Video Series, Day 21: There Will Be Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Halfway through our 2022 Lenten Series, we return to Father Aidan Rooney, C.M. to reflect on what we’ve seen so far. Ask yourself how you’ve related to our stories. What have you learned?
Understanding the Question
by John Freund, CM | March 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Mom, Where Did I Come From? Most mothers expect the question. But sometimes the words do not mean what she thinks they mean
Lenten Video Series, Day 20: New Beginnings
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Sometimes starting over means dealing with the loss of a loved one.
An Examen for Racism
by Jim Paddon | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
Immaculate Conception: In Advent, Find God’s Plan for You
by Elizabeth Scalia | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As we see in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are each made for some purpose. Not for “nothing,” but decidedly for “something” in the grand scheme of the world and all of its intended Glory.
Waiting Patiently and Mercifully
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Like his Father, Jesus is merciful. He does not wish us to die. Rather, he is waiting for us to repent and live, full of fruits of righteousness.
Do Not Let the Vincentian Flame Become Extinguished
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In this mission we have to overcome many any adversities. We cannot let our Vincentian flame be extinguished as a result of some obstacle or setback.
The Stations of the Cross with Bishop Barron (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Lent reminds us to take time for God and reflect. To aid us in this, many online resources are available.
Psst! The Best-kept Secret in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Psst!… Want the map to a treasure trove of readily accessible insights about what makes Vincentians tick?
A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part One
by Jim Paddon | Mar 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As I meet and talk to fellow Vincentians about social justice, I am often asked what social justice is.
Feet in Two Worlds
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Now a citizen of two worlds, each one operating from different instincts and expectations, he was pulled.
Does This Project Look Familiar?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.
Pass over from Death to Life, from Evil to Good
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the words of eternal life. They go and listen to him, those who seek to pass over from death to life, from evil to good. Jesus goes up the mountain to pray. Coming along are Peter, John and James. Why choose them? It is surely not because they simply do...
The Vincentian DNA
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
To have Vincentian DNA means to have the same principles as our founders, to act with the same primitive spirit that inspired Ozanam and his followers…