Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History I
by John Freund, CM | October 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Charity is mission.
Holy Ground…..Everywhere
by Mary Frances Jaster | October 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Readiness to go to any part of the world, according to the example of the first missionaries of the Congregation.
To Believe, Teach, and Practice: Forty Years a Priest, and Counting!
by John T. Maher, CM | October 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Fr. John T. Maher, C.M. reflects on his vocation as a Vincentian priest.
The Pope Video • Missionary Disciples
by .famvin | October 2, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Disciples.
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Trinitarian Living (John 16: 12-15)
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.
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Re-evaluating Childhood Beliefs
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
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Bless, Break, Share, and Serve
by Ross Dizon | Jun 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Christ shares his blood with us as we bless with him the cup of thanksgiving. And he shares his body as we break the...
St. Vincent and the Dignity of All Persons
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In this video, John Bridges, DePaul Emeritus Society; Former Assistant Dean, Director of Admission and Alumni Relations of the Theater School at DePaul University tells a story about his sister and how he came to understand more about Vincent de Paul through the Heritage Tour.
Questions, Questions, Questions… the Most Important Question
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Knowing that something must be done and being brave enough to ask ourselves, “What must I do?” is to know “What would Vincent do?”
VLM/VMC Impact: Vincentian Lifestyle and Commitment
by Mike Van Dorpe | Jun 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We will be sharing a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today. My journey into the...
Trinitarian Nearness
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Trinitarian Nearness (Rom. 8; Mt. 28) A woman once told me a lesson she had learned during the last days of her husband’s life. He had all the medical attention possible with hospice workers around the clock. But in those last days, she said, all he really wanted was...
Changing Systems One Story at a Time
by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus knew the power of stories. And he changed so many lives. Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
Fools on Account of Jesus Christ Crucified
by Ross Dizon | Jun 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus crucified is the divine foolishness that is wiser than human wisdom. He expects his followers to be fools like him in order to be wise. Jesus comes home. But his own folks do not accept him in the way that the crowd at the door do. That is because he...
Social Innovation to Help Refugees
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Catholic social innovation tends to repurpose existing resources and draw on existing relationships to address issues such as the refugee crisis,
The Many Ways of Holding the Body of Christ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Do we have the courage to hold the body of Christ presented to us?
Just Art • Then I Came by Boat
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
This year, continuing their Just Art program and noting that 40% of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria are under 25 years of age, “Vinnies Victoria” is putting the spotlight on youth poverty.