I remember well the stir caused when Christian Barnard in 1967 announced the first successful human heart transplant. Newly ordained, I joined with people around the world rejoicing in this miracle.
Reflections
A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments
St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.
A Vincentian View: The Sleeping Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
Which Story Interests You Most?
by John Freund, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of all stories? Do Vincentians have a special vocation as storytellers?
Person of Jesus More than Proposition
by Ross Dizon | June 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Video Series, Day 32: Chance of a Lifetime
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
by Jim Paddon | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
The Power of a Shared Meal
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Richard Schiffman's reflection on GRIST is worth another read. There is one Thanksgiving that I will never forget. It took place at my Mother’s apartment on New York’s Upper Westside. It was the last Thanksgiving dinner that she hosted, and I was her only guest. By...
A Vincentian View: Three Stories – One Direction
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Three Stories—One Direction Have you noticed that in the Sunday Gospels of these weeks, the passages have all been taken from successive verses in the 25th chapter of Matthew? The “Parable of the Ten Virgins” is Mt 25:1-13 (November 12); the...
Châtillon, Today • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič, CM
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
We present a new series of four videos, made by the Congregation of the Mission, inviting us to continue deepening in the meaning of the Vincentian charism, of which we celebrate its 400th anniversary during this year, 2017. "Love is inventive until infinity,” St....
Evangelizer of All Kinds of Poor People
by Ross Dizon | Nov 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Evangelizer of the poor. All those who live announcing the Good News to the poor belong to him and are heirs to the kingdom. Jesus goes around to all towns and villages. He teaches in the synagogues and proclaims the Gospel of the kingdom. Moreover, he...
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...