I must admit the above title caught my eye. I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice.
Reflections
How Big is Your Tent?
by Jack Murphy, SVDPUSA | June 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Public Transportation – Nuisance or Necessity
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 17, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
People who are not homeless have a variety of experiences with public transportation. How do you think homeless people view public transportation?
The Growing (Mk 4:26-34)
by Tom McKenna, CM | June 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | June 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Lenten Video Series, Day 18: A Marital Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The sacrifice that those discerning the priesthood make is in trading a physical and interpersonal marriage vocation for a marriage to Christ in the Church.
Come to Our Senses about Our Sins
by Ross Dizon | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is divine mercy in person. Hence, he is ready to forgive us if we come to our senses and decide to turn back to...
Why This Suffering?
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Why This Suffering? (Job 7) If you were charged with collecting a series of writings aimed to persuade people that God is overflowingly good and ever desirous for the good of His people, would you have included the Book of Job? We look in on the main character, this...
Connecting Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
Desert: Trial and Grace; Cross and Resurrection
by Ross Dizon | Feb 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus overcomes Satan in the desert. He thus reveals that he is the Firstborn of the new creation and the Head of the new people of God. The Spirit drives Jesus out into the desert. Jesus stays there for forty days, tempted by Satan, living with wild beast and...
5 Myths About Being a Vincentian Volunteer
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2018 | Formation, Other Branch News, Reflections
In a great piece of writing, the Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati teach us some good information for volunteer recruitment and how to write a great article! There are many misconceptions about doing a year of service. This post looks to dispel some of these myths...
Successes, Expectations, Needs, Challenges and Difficulties of Collaboration in Africa
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family is on the move in Africa and Madagascar. In 2009, we were making plans. What follows is an excerpt from "Collaboration in the Vincentian Family: Needs, Expectations, Models," A paper presented by Michael Ngoka, C.M., at the Session for the...
Vincentians Are About Belonging… And Tension
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Heeding the call to conversion that translates into being servants of hospitality and communion and belonging brings with it tension. But this tension is part and parcel of the Gospel challenge to wake up to belonging. Let’s be the bridge to belonging.
We Are Called To Share Our Blessings
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Mother Teresa once said, “Give your hands to serve and your heart to love.” Carmen and Eddie Tolentino are a true testament to the blessings of sharing by giving their time to the Skid Row community. Since 1994 Carmen and Eddie have dedicated their time by making hot...
Men Transforming Men
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
"We're all on a spiritual Journey. The question is whether you're awake to it or not." We've shared a few posts about the women from the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers who have had opportunities for spiritual exploration and discernment recently, but what about the...
A Canadian View: Barriers and Bridges
by Jim Paddon | Feb 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We welcome Vincentian Jim Paddon as our latest contributor to the .famvin English site. He will be writing reflections for us twice a month on Thursday afternoons. You can read a little bit about him after his reflection. Thank you Jim! There has certainly been...