Jesus is the one the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirit. Hence, he cannot but baptize with the Holy Spirit and...
Reflections
Systemic Racism, Diversity and Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our Vinfam social justice reps have been discussing systemic change over the past few months and in our last call the focus was once again on systemic racism.
Lenten Video Series: Day 20, We Reached the Midpoint
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 11, 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 20: We Reached the Midpoint.
Homelessness – What Americans Believe and Why It Matters
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.
Lenten Video Series: Day 19, Prayer Goes Beyond Ourselves
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 10, 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 19: Prayer Goes Beyond Ourselves.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIV
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Missioners must live a life adapted to that of the poor.
Hearts on a Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Jan 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We are radically dependent on God, and there is no better characteristic than this one to remind us of that dependence.
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer – JOHN 14:15-21
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer - JOHN 14:15-21 - JOHN 15:12-17 - Vincentians Remain Calm Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentian Discipline of Prayer The courage to live the call to share Jesus with others comes from a hope that gives way to the discipline of...
Come Holy Spirit
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Archbishop Van Thuan, from Vietnam, in his famous book, Testimony of Hope mentions about an interview done many years ago with Cardinal Jean Marie Lustiger of Paris. The Journalist asked him, “Do you believe in the existence of the devil?” “Yes, I do.” “But...
Falling in Love with Teaching • Vincentians of Wherever
by Helen Rooney•St. John's U. ’11Ed | Jun 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fall in love with what you do. Being the best and giving your best. That's being Vincentian! Testimony from alumni of Vincentian institutions let us know that Vincentians are out there! On the day Helen Rooney visited the Queens, NY, campus for the first time, she...
Why Do I Do What I Do?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
MINISTRY AS A CALL – why do I do what I do?
You Cannot Live without Trust • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
St. Louise affirmed that trust in God is one of the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. And she explained it to Saint Vincent: “I do not know if I am mistaken, but I think Our Lord will always desire more confidence than prudence to maintain the...
My experience in the Eastern Europe Meeting in Ukraine 2017
by Klara Vučko•JMV Slovenia | Jun 1, 2017 | Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
When the last week of April was around the corner, my heart started beating faster and faster. The reason for that was the upcoming meeting in Ukraine, which I had looked forward to since summer. All of us Vincentians who went to Krakow and to other meetings of the...
Pentecost In 2 Minutes #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was a "Pentecost person." https://youtu.be/J5tr4pqWIo4 The folks at Busted Halo say, "The Holy Spirit is the Love poured out for us..." Does the Love of Christ "impel you"? Do you listen the Spirit and follow the Spirit's lead? Are you a...
A Vincentian View: The Paraclete
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 31, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Paraclete Usually when I consider the word “Paraclete,” I think of “advocate” or “intercessor” or “counselor” or some such term. “Paraclete” is, of course, one of the ways in which we often refer to the Holy Spirit. As we approach the...
Power for the Mission to Announce the Gospel
by Ross Dizon | May 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The Holy Spirit is the power that equips us for the mission to announce the Gospel. Salvation belongs to those who confess by the power of the Spirit, "Jesus is Lord," and believe that God raised him from the dead. Confession with our mouth, then, and faith in our...