Teachers can’t expect to have a student as exceptional as St. Thomas Aquinas, but both Albertus Magnus and Mother Seton understood that every teacher can create “masterpieces” by forming students in Christ’s image.
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.
“Practicing” The Faith (Malachi 3:19-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As with all literature, there are many words in the Scriptures that need interpretation, that second look to get at their more underlying meaning.
How Does House-lessness Differ From Home-lessness?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I wondered what “wandering art gallery eyes” might mean; I often find intriguing insights in the French Catholic periodical La Croix.
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.
We Should Do as Jesus, Our Teacher and Master
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The Word is mightier than we. But, becoming flesh, he shares in our weakness, so that, baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire, we may share in his might. The people who have come to John are beginning to repent, for they ask, “What should we do?” The crowds in...
Mary’s Digital Home “Liked” By Almost 3 Million People
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2018 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Social Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Do you know the address of the Facebook page that has been “liked” by 2.9 million people?
The Pope Video • In the Service of the Transmission of Faith
by .famvin | Dec 8, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: In the Service of the Transmission of Faith
My New Way of Entering Into Advent Expectation
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.