Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
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by Vincentian Family Office | January 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I am a student for the Congregation of the Mission (Province of Brazil) and am a participant in this marvelous reality that is being promoted by the International Office of the Vincentian Family and FAVILA: the Vincentian Confraternities.
by Carol De Angelo, SC | January 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In Part 2, I ask us to reflect on how practicing contemplative awareness, attitude and intention and comprehensive compassion are important aspects of Vincentian-Setonian collaboration.
by John Freund, CM | January 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
by Rev. Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | January 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 5 Comments
It may come as a surprise to some that the result of the Presidential election showed that the Catholic vote was almost evenly divided between Donald Trump and Joseph Biden.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Oct 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
My very dear Sister. I was sure that the goodness of your heart would cause you and, I believe, all our dear sisters who are far away to be disturbed because you are afraid that we are suffering greatly. Let us praise God, my dear Sisters, that to this point we have...
by Jared Cruz | Oct 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What does it take for a person to leave a mark to this generation? Does one need to be wise, skillful, or popular? It is very easy to say to leave a mark, yet not all are able to. I personally believe that in order to make a change to this generation, one needs to...
by Josephus Jules S. Vivas | Oct 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Everyone leaves a mark in this world in one way or another. It is only natural for people—considering that we are feeling and thinking creatures—to affect our surroundings, let alone to influence each other. Whether we like it or not, every single one of us is bound...
by Kristel Mae V. Dimakiling | Oct 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
M E R A K I to do something with soul, creativity, or love; when you leave a piece of yourself in your work. There are over a million words in the English language. Some have been borrowed from another language, adapting the style and the context upon usage in daily...
by Alexius Bantoto | Oct 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
It is still vividly written in my mind. I saw a man holding a cup in his hand one afternoon as I was traversing my path home after a long, tiring day. His eyes were sullen. His skin was marked with bruises. His clothes were tattered. He extended his empty cup at...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “Our Kids” Founder’s Week (September 20-27) at St. John’s University celebrates St. Vincent de Paul whose spirit rests at the heart of our University. This year, the theme for our remembrance was “Vincentian Education: Illuminating minds, creating...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Seeing is the necessary beginning of systemic change. Systemic change requires looking anew at something we see...but do not see. This kind of seeing is really more like reading, reading the "signs of the times." St. Vincent was a man of the concrete whose starting...
by Ross Dizon | Oct 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is our peace. He breaks down, then, the wall of enmity among Jews, Samaritans and other peoples. Jews and Samaritans hate each other. Consequently, one group takes the other to be incapable of doing anything good. When such enmity prevails, a scorned person’s...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Helping Others as Jesus Would - God Does Not Make Mistakes - Vincentian Mission - Thirsting for God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Helping Others as Jesus Would We are called not only to see Jesus in others, but also to be Jesus to others. Helping others and...