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.
Reflections
What is Systemic Change?
by Corry Wink | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
Women Religious Once Again Stepping Up
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Psalm 19 (Pleasure in Law)
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Psalm 19 points in a similar direction and enables us to continue to reflect on Joseph as a just man in relation to the law of his people.
Systemic Change – What My Mother Taught Me
by John Freund, CM | April 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
When will we really buy into the systemic change of thinking Jesus came to show us?
The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice
by Jaime L. Waters | Feb 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.
Wisdom that Is Hard to Resist and Believe
by Ross Dizon | Oct 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the wisdom in speaking that his adversaries will be powerless to resist or refuse. The Pharisees love it when people recognize their wisdom and call them teachers. And they are wise, undoubtedly, as the tricky question they address to Jesus through theirs...
A Call from Vincent at Rome: “You will be on the right path!”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 16, 2017 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family
"You will be on the right path, the path that will lead you to the highest point of happiness and meaning in your life." Calling to all people to join the grand movement of the Vincentian Family, its spiritual animator -- today's St. Vincent -- Fr. Tomaž...
A Vincentian View: A Message for Us
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: A Message for Us I have been to more than one Vincent event in the past two weeks which contained an opening prayer which included some passage from Pope Francis’ message to the Vincentian Family on September 27th. Different people, different...
Garment to Wear for Heaven’s Glorious Feast
by Ross Dizon | Oct 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus himself is the garment we need in order to take part in the heavenly feast. By clothing ourselves with him, we are assured of entry into the banquet of the Kingdom. The guests come from street corners. But even so, only one does not get to put on, to his own...
Vincentian Spirituality and more
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Spirituality God leads us into the midst of the world and God waits for us among the poor. Christ invites us to participate in the mission and He sits with us in prayer. Christ enables us to be charitable. The theme is as a reflection to me and is...
The Calling of a Vincentian
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The challenge of the poor and of deep human misery stands before the global community. What can we do to help meet this challenge?
The Pope Video • Rights of workers and the unemployed
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 7, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections
"The Pope Video" series continues! https://youtu.be/Csr1ZgYSZss His intention: Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Pope Francis - October...
Vincentian Family: Reveal God’s Love to the World!
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
In a talk for the International Association of the Miraculous Medal, Andrés Pato, C.M. spoke about Vincentian Spirituality. Read and share inspiring quotes from this talk, in this Slideshare presentation.
Meeting Christ in Prison #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | News, Reflections
Father McGeough agreed, saying that, “I’ve been a priest for 40 years, and I’ve never been thanked so much for just showing up. You will get a lot of gratitude in this ministry.” AT an informational meeting in the Diocese of Trenton (New Jersey, USA) pastoral center,...