Although the many worries of life are still present and do not seem to want to leave us, we, AIC volunteers, should not be discouraged by the challenges that affect our respective countries.
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent IX
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Take care to give an account of your prayer as soon as possible after making it.”
The Pope Video • The World of Finance
by .famvin | May 8, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The World of Finance.
Mary and the Mommy School
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Three words sum up Mary’s attitude: listening, decision, action. They are words that point out a way for us too as we face what the Lord asks of us in life. Listening, decision, action. (Pope Francis)
Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 6, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory
by Ross Dizon | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wears the crown of glory since he rejected the devil’s lure and suffered death. The Crucified is model of true...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
The Vincentian Question – What Must be Done?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
One of St. Vincent’s benefactors turned to Vincent de Paul and asked: “what must be done?” Often referred to as the "Vincentian Question," this question has shaped the Vincentian mission ever since. I was reminded of this when a read some commentary on the Women’s...
Service with Expansive Vision
by Global Sisters Report | Jan 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Collaboration amongst the Presentation Sisters and the Daughters of Charity in Australia has produced a fruitful organization dedicated to those living in poverty and on the margins. Below is an insightful article from Global Sisters Report by Sr. Lucy van Kessel...
Faces of Germantown: Cheyenne #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” Pope Francis Cheyenne, an emerging college freshman at Immaculata University, has strong roots in the Germantown community as she attended St....
A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Family
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 24, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: A Vincentian Family Sometimes it is hard not to take pride in being a member of the Vincentian Family. In my role as Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John’s University, I have been in Kenya for the past week. I came...
Authority among Followers of Christ
by Ross Dizon | Jan 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches with astonishing authority. He expects those he has sent to proclaim the Gospel to every creature to carry out their mission with authority. Jesus does not teach as the scribes. These serve as official interpreters of the law and the prophets. ...
Revive within us the Flame of the Charism
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We present a beautiful video summary of the three-day Vincentian Family Symposium, which took place in October 2017. May the memory of these beautiful moments encourage us to continue working with fidelity and courage in the service and evangelization of the...
Reflection: To Unite Our Will to the Will of God
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
“They Look Just Like You and Me”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“They (people in poverty) look just like you and me.” The sentence caught me.
Pope Francis: Homily at Mass on World Day of Migrants and Refugees [full text]
by Tomasz Zieliński | Jan 20, 2018 | Formation, News, Pope, Reflections
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 the Church observed 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis celebrated Eucharist in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican for them. Some two-thousand Filipinos, 1.200 Ukrainians, 800 Romanians, 650 Hindus and other 45 nations were...