While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
Reflections
Living “As If”(Acts 4: Jn 20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Where are the assurances that these claims about Jesus rising to new life have any substance?
Acts of the Apostles, Systemic Change and Polarization
by John Freund, CM | April 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Over the next several weeks the liturgy, drawing from the Acts of the Apostles, presents selected stories of ordinary people who coped with severe polarization some 2,000 years ago.
Joyful to See the Lord in Their Midst
by Ross Dizon | April 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent IV
by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Saint Paul tells you how much you lose when the first thoughts of your mind are filled with anything other than God.”
A Vincentian View: The Prophet
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.
Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All
by Ross Dizon | Feb 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the leading fisher of men and women. Those he calls are also, though sinners, to be fishers of other...
Rest in Peace Deacon Pat
by Jim Claffey | Nov 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Let me tell you about a Vincentian martyr for the cause of the homeless. Deacon Patrick Logsdon directed a program for the homeless, men from the street and men just released from prison, at Anthony House in Roosevelt, NY. This residence is a transitional housing...
Reflection: The Charity of Christ Urges Us
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica, wrote a series of monthly reflections in 2017 for our 400th anniversary. Now in Slideshare format.
Witness: Examining Our Own Attitudes About the Poor
by Jack Murphy, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
On the First World Day of the Poor Examining Our Own Attitudes About the Poor A Witness Perspective “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in deed and in truth” (1 Jn 3:18). These words of the Apostle John voice an imperative that no Christian may...
Cheering on Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus and St. Vincent de Paul are cheering Pope Francis, not only for calling for this annual day of remembrance of those who are poor but also for his casting it in the framework of the Beatitudes.
Selfish or Individualistic • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"My Most Honored Father, I cannot wait any longer to tell you of the state I was in during my little retreat. I believe God does not wish me to taste fully this sweetness for I have been distracted since yesterday by one of our sick who received Extreme Unction. She...
Reflection: In the Arms of Providence
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica, wrote a series of monthly reflections in 2017 for our 400th anniversary. Now in Slideshare format.
Words That Ring Deep and True
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Some years ago, I experienced what you might call a “surprise in sound.” Coming down a corridor talking with a few other people in normal voices, we turned a corner into a smaller space. All at once our voices took on another sound -- fuller, richer, you might even...
“Charity and Social Media” address by Renato Lima
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Social, Social Media, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On Saturday, November 11, the SSVP of Italy organized, in Turin, a video conference entitled "Charity and Social Media" which was attended by 300 people, in the auditorium of the Industrial Union of Torino. The round table was moderated by the SSVP member Alessandro...
Faithful, and Not Lazy, Followers of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Going up to heaven, Jesus entrusts gifts and talents to his disciples. He expects them to be faithful, no matter the kind or the amount of the gifts or talents they receive. In the parable of the talents, the good and faithful servants are those who right away trade...