Jesus, the Son of Man, has come to seek and to save what is lost. No, there are no lost cases for him. St. Luke tells...
Reflections
The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality
by John Freund, CM | February 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
We probably should thank Alka-Seltzer for a phrase used by most mothers. (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy School”)
A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter
by Jim Paddon | February 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
A Vincentian View: The Prophet
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.
Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All
by Ross Reyes Dizon | February 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 21
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
World Homeless Day: ‘Seeking safety- a journey from Nigeria’
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | Oct 23, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
We would like to share Feth’s story with you once again, so that her words can be a starting point for reflection, prayer and action at the service of those who suffer throughout the world.
eBook: St. Vincent de Paul and the “New Poor”
by .famvin | Sep 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
It seems to be difficult for society to see and recognize those men and women who are poor. To read more, download the eBook “St. Vincent de Paul and the ‘New Poor'” which is available in various formats.
This Is NOT an Appeal for Funds – Just Prayer
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
This is not an appeal for funds – just prayer! Seriously!
A Canadian View: Vincent and Frederic
by Jim Paddon | Sep 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
As we are now into September, as a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the larger Vincentian family, there are two very important days this month. For many Canadians and our American friends who live in northern states, I think September gives us a...
Sent Out
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“Sent Out” (Isaiah 61:1-2) There was a documentary on TV about the Renaissance, that period of awakening in the history of Europe when a fresh energy flooded into the culture and triggered off a whole new view of the world. The reason for it, as the show presented,...
Thank You Vincent – You Changed Your World… and Our World
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After reading this post I suspect you too will say… Thank you, Vincent, for being such an amazing change agent in your time and even our times.
Wholeness and Unity of the Body of Christ
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Right after Adam and Eve have given in to the serpent’s temptation, their personal wholeness starts to erode. For they no...
“If Anyone Wants to be First, he Must Make Himself Last of All and Servant of All”
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This Sunday, September 23, the Gospel at Holy Mass contains exactly the motto of the current Board of the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The biblical passage is from St Mark 9, 30-37 “They came to Capernaum and when he was in...
Adding Your Chapter To the Bibliographies of Our Founders
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do we appreciate how each one of us is a version of the original story of Vincent and Louise following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?
Social Justice Conversations: MISEVI
by Mary Frances Jaster | Sep 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI International is an International association, canonically erected as a public association of the faithful, seeking to develop an organized presence of laity in missionary works ad gentes, especially within the missions of the Vincentian Family....