Reflections
Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?
by John Freund, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”
Foolish and Slow to Believe, and Afraid
by Ross Dizon | September 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XI
by John Freund, CM | September 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent continues to invite us to “step into the current”.
Is Afghanistan A Place Far Away?
by John Freund, CM | September 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Did a question ever lead you to think more deeply? Frederic Ozanam did … and sought help to understand it at a deeper level.
Are Christians “Woke”… Or “Waking Up”?
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Today we increasingly hear about being “woke.” In this Vincentian Mindwalk I will try to move beyond any narrow political meanings.
When Reality Hits “home”!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.
International Migration Review Forum
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The first International Migration Review Forum is taking place now, at the United Nations in New York.
Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?
A Canadian View: The Home Visit as Systemic Change
by Jim Paddon | Apr 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...
Right Religion
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Right Religion (John 2:13ff) Some years ago, a book was published entitled, "When Religion Goes Bad." Premised on the fact that religion exercises a powerful force, it took up instances where that force has been badly used, even in destructive ways. Granting there was...
Ghost – Phantom, Dead, Fright, False, Fake
by Ross Dizon | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly risen. Those who genuinely believe in him meet him really alive in our midst. He is not a ghost. The risen Jesus gives his disciples the greeting of peace. But just the same, his sudden appearance frightens and surprises them. They...
Annual Letter – VMY International President
by Yancarlos de Jesús Carrasco de los Santos | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
Dearest friends of the VMY, “Here I am!” Receive a warm greeting from the members of the International Team of the Vincentian Marian Youth! During the past year, the VMY has joined the call of the International Vincentian Family in the celebration of the 400th...
Easter Proclamation of the Basic Ecclesial Communities of the IV Region of Nicaragua
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Let us have a big hug, full of joy and fullness! Because the whole of humanity, the entire creation is still resurrecting with Jesus! Easter is crossing. We went from nothing to being, and it was the Passover of Creation. We went...
Reflection: Easter Joy and the Vincentian Charism
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ninth and final presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
The Pope Video • For Those Who Have Responsibility In Economic Matters
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 7, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Pope Francis - April 2018 The economy cannot attempt only to increase...
Dreams – Martin Luther King, Frederic Ozanam, St. Vincent, Our Own
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is your dream still alive? How would you put it in words?