Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
Reflections
“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
by Marie A. Copeland | July 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
Choose the One Who Chooses Us First
by Ross Reyes Dizon | July 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
A Vincentian View: Acts of the Apostles
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the great blessings of the Easter Season is the way in which the church directs our attention to the Acts of the Apostles in both the weekday and the Sunday readings.
Things Ordinary, Yet Eye-Opening
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
In Jesus dwells bodily the fullness of God. He is the fullest meaning of things, which he uncovers for us to see. Being on top of things and aware of what is going on, Jesus tells the parable of the sower. He turns the sower of people’s experience into a “Gospel...
Lazarists and Migrants Passing Through Greece
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2017 | Formation, News, Reflections
A report from Père Agapit, CM describing the work of confreres with a wave of migrants passing through Greece.
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness – Accept the Truth Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast: Re-post from July 8, 2014 Ordinary Time I am not sure why we call it ordinary time. It is a long section of our liturgical season filled with many important...
Are We Visionary Enough to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Are we able to operate not so much with answers or even programs, as necessary as they may be, but with vision, with hopes and dreams?
Being Grateful • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Students have finished the course 2016-2017 in Spain, and holidays are starting; it maybe be a good occasion to stop to thank God, the community and all, for the favors that have made us during this course. Saint Louise may serve as an example. “Your grapes are...
Simplicity: My Vincentian Story
by Erica Dix | Jul 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“I fell in love the way you fall asleep; slowly, and then all at once.” -John Green My Vincentian Story begins in a church. As I grew up and learned about Catholicism, I always felt as if there was something missing. When I came to DePaul and learned the story of St....
I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sai Aung Phyo was inspired by the University’s Vincentian Mission of service. As a student in the Honors Program at St. John’s, he tutored classmates in biology, chemistry, and physics. During his free time, he also participated in the Midnight Run program, in which...
To Be A Gospel Sign
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
To Be A Gospel Sign (John 6:30) In John’s gospel, the crowd in Capernaum asks Jesus, “What sign can you do for us?” To catch the full meaning here, it’s important to know John’s special use of the word ‘sign.’ He doesn’t mean it in the ordinary sense of one thing that...
The Intersection Between an Organizational Plan and a Personal Commitment
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
What is it like to stand at the intersection between an organizational plan and a personal commitment?