If you own a mobile phone, it is safe to say you have gotten your share of “unknown caller” notifications.
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by Tom McKenna, CM | October 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 5 Comments
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
by John Freund, CM | October 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
by Ross Dizon | October 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | October 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Charity is mission.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
If you own a mobile phone, it is safe to say you have gotten your share of “unknown caller” notifications.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The mystery of the Trinity is definitely that: a mystery who’s depth and range we can never come close to penetrating.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
If you have doubts, or friends who are in some “darkness,” act as if you have faith, ask St. Louise, and light will be given.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was a life-long learner. Vincent didn’t just happen. Vincent spent his lifetime waking up to the demands of the Gospel and the needs of those who were poor. I am reminded of the monk Bede Griffiths, a life-long learner, who said in the 81st year of his life...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What does the Vincentian centre do? A short video to illustrate how Vinnies SA Australia provides over 17,000 safe nights sleep & meals.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Embrace What God is Doing (Rom 5:1-2) To appreciate the revolutionary thrust of Paul’s message, I think of the story of a young man whose inner voice kept repeating, “You’re not good enough.” Responding to this, he felt he had to keep demonstrating that he had...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections, Systemic change
The best way to help the poor is to respect them, to stand before them as an equal, without any masks, privilege, without any authority other than love and respect. And love will help you persevere in spite of the disappointments and the failures and the lack of honesty that we have to deal with almost every day.
by Ross Dizon | Jun 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ is divine mercy in person. It is fitting, then, that his Forerunner has John (“God has shown favor”) for a name. Fitting, too, that Scripture accounts about John instruct us. Neighbors and relatives are going to name Elizabeth’s son after her husband. ...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
From a Digital Storytelling class at DePaul University called “Vincentian Storytelling.” This particular Vincentian story was chosen as “Most Vincentian.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Are there any events that in retrospect changed your life? Have there been times when you realized how much good came out of something that seemed so bad at the time?
by Erin Casey-DaCosta, CVV 16 | Jun 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Savor the good times, and yes, even the challenging times. Community is absolutely incredible, and so much more than a simple definition could ever capture.