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Reflections
Challenges of “Walking the Talk”
There are times when I have thought of another “Yeah, talk is cheap”! Other times I have stood on the sidelines in awe, watching how well another ”walks the talk.”
A Vincentian View: Being Rich in What Matters to God
The blessing of abundance carries with it a responsibility. Jesus points out that truth when he tells the parable of the rich man with the abundant harvest.
5 Myths About Being a Vincentian Volunteer
In a great piece of writing, the Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati teach us some good information for volunteer recruitment and how to write a great article! There are many misconceptions about doing a year of service. This post looks to dispel some of these myths...
Successes, Expectations, Needs, Challenges and Difficulties of Collaboration in Africa
The Vincentian Family is on the move in Africa and Madagascar. In 2009, we were making plans. What follows is an excerpt from "Collaboration in the Vincentian Family: Needs, Expectations, Models," A paper presented by Michael Ngoka, C.M., at the Session for the...
Vincentians Are About Belonging… And Tension
Heeding the call to conversion that translates into being servants of hospitality and communion and belonging brings with it tension. But this tension is part and parcel of the Gospel challenge to wake up to belonging. Let’s be the bridge to belonging.
We Are Called To Share Our Blessings
Mother Teresa once said, “Give your hands to serve and your heart to love.” Carmen and Eddie Tolentino are a true testament to the blessings of sharing by giving their time to the Skid Row community. Since 1994 Carmen and Eddie have dedicated their time by making hot...
Men Transforming Men
"We're all on a spiritual Journey. The question is whether you're awake to it or not." We've shared a few posts about the women from the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers who have had opportunities for spiritual exploration and discernment recently, but what about the...
A Canadian View: Barriers and Bridges
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! There has certainly been...
A Vincentian View: “Give me your tired, your poor”
Vincentian View: "Give me your tired, your poor" When I was in grade school, I memorized lots of material for different subjects. This included much of the Baltimore Catechism. One recalled poem has been making an appearance in my mind more frequently in these...
St. John Paul II – Lenten Challenge to Me Personally… and beyond
Personal and societal systemic change come together!
Charity that Is Tender and Inclusive
Jesus gives us an example of tender and inclusive charity. Our Teacher and Lord wants such charity to be the badge that identifies his disciples. The cure of a leper reveals clearly the charity of Jesus, the love that binds him to those who suffer. He is moved with...
