Christ is always before the Father in prayer. And it is while he prays that the appearance of his face changes and...
Reflections
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?
Misgivings, Doubts, Questions, Darkness
by Ross Dizon | April 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXIII
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
Lenten Video Series, Day 5: Unconditional
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Janet Creeden’s story is one of trial and tragedy, and yet, she was able to put her fate into God’s hands.
Learning From Others: Listening. Experiencing. Trusting.
by Nick Teetsov | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Taking Steps Towards Action. VHT & Reflecting on Who Has Shaped Me Being a part of the Vincentian Heritage Tour was a privilege and an honor. Spending a week with other student leaders at DePaul, as well as incredible faculty members, and a world-renowned...
Do You Have the Courage to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
”Do we have the courage to go out of our comfort zones and serve?”
Does Your Compassion Lead To Solidarity?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Our vision in faith leads to compassion, a compassion that leads inevitably to real and lasting solidarity.
Friendship • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Mon Dieu, my dear daughter, how your letter and the thoughts [you] sent to me console me! Indeed, I must confess to you that the feeling has spread through every part of my soul" (CCD I, 34). "What shall I tell you now about the one whom your heart loves so dearly in...
Think Global, Act Local. A Vincentian Perspective.
by Omar Escamilla | Jun 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, one of my greatest dreams was visualizing myself immersed in the subjects for which I am most passionate. Through my involvement in community college, I was able to build a community of individuals that believed in me and provided the foundation for my...
Emmaus and The Eucharist
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Emmaus and The Eucharist (Lk 24:13-35) Many people’s favorite story in the New Testament is the one of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. It contains so much of everyone’s experience of what it is to believe -- and certainly touches on the belief of a...
Grace and Love and Communion for Us
by Ross Dizon | Jun 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, God reveals his love to us. He wants us to enjoy the communion of the Holy Spirit. Grace is ours through Moses. Grace, on the other hand, comes to us through Jesus Christ. God gives him to the world, so that we may have...
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...