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
Creating a Space of Retreat At Home
by Jordan Bouchard | April 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As we find ourselves continuing to practice physical distancing, it has called us to be creative in how we can go on ‘retreat’ and connect with faith-filled communities.
Lenten Video Series: Days 37 through Easter Sunday
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Days 37 through Easter Sunday.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Psalm 1
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Do you want to hear Joseph pray? You might begin with Psalm 1.
Lenten Video Series: Day 36, In Tune with God
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 36: In Tune with God.
MISEVI Poland Association
by Kinga Zemlik | Feb 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The MISEVI Poland Association has been officially working since 2017.
The Pope Video • For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women
by .famvin | Feb 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women.
What Kind of God?
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
What Kind of God? (Wisdom 12:13-16; Psalm 135) I ask you to think of a particular boss in one of the jobs you’ve had over the years and also to recall the different ways in which you felt that boss regarded you. Did you feel he or she was indifferent to you, was...
Vincentian leaders empower others
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.
Strongly Following the Ways of God
by Ross Dizon | Aug 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Christ himself is the fulfillment of God’s strongly expressed intent to do something new. Those who are one with Christ are the new creation. Jesus shows that he must suffer greatly, die and then rise. Peter strongly disagrees and rebukes him. But who could blame...
Meditation on A Theme: Welcome the Stranger
by Sr. M. Karin Weber | Aug 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The theme of the Jubilee Year of the Vincentian Charism accompanies us through this year. On this subject I am immediately confronted with this presentation of Saint Vincent, which is found in Paris in the church Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs. Vincent receives and leads a...
The Pile of Rocks: A Camino Reflection
by Chris Morgan, CVV 18 | Aug 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I picked up a rock from the shore of Lake Superior to leave on a mountain in the north of Spain. That’s normal, right? This wasn’t just any rock. It was the most-perfect skipping rock, and though Lake Superior produces many skipping rocks, this one fit my hand just...
Millennials, Vincent and His 5 Values
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”.
A Shocking Message in the Tribute to the Victims of the Terrorist Attack in Barcelona
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
As we all know, ISIS terrorists attacked again, this time in Barcelona, only a few days ago, leaving behind 15 dead and dozens injured in a new cowardly and vile massacre. The people's response was immediate, and a great wave of solidarity and affection flooded the...
All our Work Consists in Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent was fond of the classic adage, "Totum opus nostrum in operatione consistit." "All of our work consists in action." Or, again, "All our works end up in action." or, more loosely, "Action is our entire task." This applies to everyone, especially leaders....
A Vincentian View: Beauty and the Beast
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Beauty and the Beast As a child, like most of you, I heard and read the story of “Beauty and the Beast” many times. As an adult, I saw the animated Disney Movie (with Angela Lansbury beautifully singing the title song) and a Broadway version. Now,...