Reflections
Vincentian Embodiment of the Jesus Movement
by John Freund, CM | August 18, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Thinking about the Vincentian Movement as being rooted in an awareness of God’s love which radiates out in widening circles.
Rise or Fall, Live or Die, Yes or No
by Ross Dizon | August 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VII
by John Freund, CM | August 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As Vincent engages with the downtrodden, he senses being a part of that current of God’s out-flowing love to these men and women.
Have You Ever Been Afraid?
by John Freund, CM | August 13, 2021 | Reflections | 0 Comments
The feast of the Assumption holds great hope for us.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXII
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 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.
Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service
by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.
A Polarized Church – Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Often, history can be boring. It seems little connected to our lives. That is unless it is our history!
In Our Own Words: New Book on Religious Life of the Present
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 24, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections
Sr. Tracy Kemme of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati wrote a chapter in the new book, In Our Own Words, which was published on January 25 by Liturgical Press. Dan Stockman of the Global Sisters Report writes about the book below. Young women religious who have been...
Tired, but Faithful and Loyal
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Feb 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We have started Lent and I have asked myself why Jesus, the Son of Mary and second Person of the Trinity, accepted the passion, crucified death and the resurrection. The answer seemed simple: for being faithful to his mission decreed in eternity. Before dying he said...
In the World of the Poor: The Vincentian Volunteer Corps
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 22, 2018 | Formation, News, Other Branch News, Reflections
WCPO Digital Reporter Lucy May and Photojournalist Emily Maxwell are following this group of Volunteer Vincentians of Cincinnati throughout their experience in the world of poor people. They tell us, "This marks the sixth year for the program and the largest number of...
A Canadian View: Refugees in Canada
by Jim Paddon | Feb 22, 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! I would like to provide...
A Vincentian View: Founder’s Week
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: "Founder's Week" In my day job, I am the Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society (VCCS) at St. John’s University. That sounds pretty impressive and it does fill up a business card. In my office, I have a terrific Executive...
Does Any Of This Fit You?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Do any of the following characteristics fit you? You might be surprised by what it says about you.
Partners in the Project of the Kingdom of God
by Ross Dizon | Feb 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father who hands him over for us all. He announces to us the Good News of the kingdom. His true followers and partners listen to him. Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God. He has every reason, then, to resist Satan, the power that...
Help Change our Perspective on Poverty
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
In this short video, the actor, director and professor Clarence Gilyard Jr, responsible for the Festival and contest "Finding Vince 400," invites us to participate in it, with a powerful reflection on poverty in the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxmNCEIbs-c...
Do not leave without hearing who you are: Beloved
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I've known theologian Karis Slattery since she was twelve. I watched her grow into a woman and a friend. She's an artist, an athlete, and always a God-seeker. Growing up in a Vincentian parish, she became an ally to the marginalized, even as her own Church...