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.
Reflections
Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All
by Ross Reyes Dizon | February 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVIII
by John Freund, CM | February 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The originality of Saint Vincent’s version of Christianity is one of the reasons that he is one of the great saints in history.
Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism
by John Freund, CM | January 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.
Taking In (Nehemiah 8; I Corinthians 12; Luke 4: 18-21)
by Tom McKenna, CM | January 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.
Pope Francis’ “Puzzle Box Picture”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Years ago, I could easily lose track of time with a 500 or1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. The picture on the puzzle box inspired me to see how the pieces fit together.
Profiles In Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So you think you understand homelessness? I did… until I discovered I didn’t!
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....
A Vincentian View: Listen
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss. Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...
Vincentian Role Models for a Systemic Change Approach
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.
Helpless, Wounded, Not Knowledgeable, but Chosen
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus saves and shelters those who are helpless as are children. He puts his arms around them, heals them and feeds them with his body and blood. For the second time, Jesus announces to his disciples his passion, death and resurrection. And no one among them dares...
Signs Vincent’s Charism Is Alive and Well Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“The health of the charism is seen in its vitality wherever it is received, nurtured and made operative. For many religious institutes today, this is happening more and more among the laity who are associates.”
Charism is the Core of our Lives: #VincentianMonth is Every Month
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Living simply, caring for our planet and conserving resources, … are just a few of the ways we continue to live out the charism.
A Canadian View: RESPECT
by Jim Paddon | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We were all saddened by the news of the death of Aretha Franklin, who was much more than a singer. She was a civil rights activist and a symbol of all that is good in America. In reading more about her life “off stage” one cannot help but have great respect for this...
A Life Time of Answering
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Life Time of Answering (Mark 8:27-30) People have wondered about the surprising, almost jarring response Jesus makes to Peter right after this apostle gives the exact right answer to the question, “Who do you say I am?” His reply, “You are the Christ.” But Jesus...
Someone’s Drowning! What Would You Do?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
If you see someone drowning in a river, what would you do? Would you try to save the person by jumping in? Would you call 911? Many of us would be wiser to call 911 rather than jumping in ourselves. This could lead to forcing emergency personnel to cope with two...