Rome, Lent 2022 To all the members of the Vincentian Family MYSTICS OF CHARITY FOR THE XXI CENTURY AND BEYOND My dear...
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent IV
by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Saint Paul tells you how much you lose when the first thoughts of your mind are filled with anything other than God.”
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.
Lent – Call to Change Our Way of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On Ash Wednesday we were basically told two things
Lenten Message from Rose de Lima, President of AIC
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections
Although the many worries of life are still present and do not seem to want to leave us, we, AIC volunteers, should not be discouraged by the challenges that affect our respective countries.
Called to Serve – Vincentians Have God’s Grace
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Called to Serve - Vincentians Have God’s Grace - Vincentians Put Others First - Vincentians are United - Fasting Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Called to Serve In the Gospel, the Lord invites us to accept our mission without placing conditions. It is an important...
Why We Cannot Wait For Immigration Reform
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Below are excerpts and link to the full text from a talk on the current immigration dilemma by Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez. It was given at a Napa Institute conference in Washington, D.C. on March 8. Questions for thought/discussion are included as well. My...
Befriending the Other #IamVincent
by Elizabeth Lent, CVV19 | May 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Coming to the Midwest I expected to jump right into a new community. I had moved many times before and was generally good at the whole “making friends” thing. But it suddenly became harder after living intentionally with nine souls that intricately became connected...
A Vincentian Creed
by Alexander Correa, CM | May 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I BELIEVE in God, the Lord of history who is and who comes; I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, the Lord of life, who gave Himself for me, for you, for all without exception and who awaits me in the tabernacle; who is delivered as food under the species of bread and wine; who...
Framing The Scene
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Framing The Scene (John 11:1-45) I remember a wise person once telling me that there’s no such thing as an un-interpreted fact. Everything you see out there you see through some kind of frame, some angle of approach that not only affects how you see, but more...
Farewell that Brings Life and Courage
by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus encourages his followers as he bids them farewell. He reveals that he is the way and the truth and the life. Jesus bids his followers farewell. He knows it troubles them. So, he says: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith...
Vincentians Pray – Good Hearts of Vincentians
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Pray - Good Hearts of Vincentians - JOHN 6:52-59 - Vincentians Desire and Aim to Serve Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Pray We pray each day as Vincentians. We know we are called by Jesus to serve those we serve. We see Jesus especially in...
Generosity, A Vincentian Virtue • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | May 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"I will truly desire [your heart] once it returns to God and demonstrates to Him that it only wants what He wants and when it examines the future in order to carry out acts of valor and generosity." (LDM, l. 152). "You are generous enough to bear this burden and to...
I Care About Homelessness: #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Mary Ann Campellone is a Vincentian of Wherever. Of Philadelphia to be exact. She's taken the mission of Vincent -- learned at her parish in Philadelphia -- deeply into her work situation at Mercy Career and Technical High School. Combining it with the charism of the...