Reflections
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
by John Freund, CM | January 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
Speak as Our Teacher Commands Us to Do
by Ross Dizon | January 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Involved Everyone
by John Freund, CM | January 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the forgotten truths about Vincent is that he never allowed himself to be trapped in ministerial silos. Rather, he was skilled in engaging a wide spectrum of people.
“Let Us Dedicate Ourselves to the Poor”
by Javier F. Chento | January 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
You can find great texts in the early Bulletins of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which are still fully relevant today.
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Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope
by .famvin | Dec 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
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The Pope Video • Catechists
by .famvin | Dec 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catechists.
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I Predict the Synod will…
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Church has begun a three-year process focused on not only truly listening to each other.
Vincentians Bring Mercy – God is Always on Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Bring Mercy - God is Always on Time - God Calls us to Give Up - Vincentians Give Freely Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Bring Mercy When our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being holy. Mercy comes from deep...
The face of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Teresa of Kolkotta (Mother Teresa)
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The month of September is very dear to the Vincentians world-wide, because during this month the feasts of St. Vincent de Paul, St. John Gariel Perboyre, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, Bl. Louis Joseph Francois, Bl. John Gruyer, and Bl. Peter Rene Rogue are celebrated. This...
Why Bother About a Man who Lived 400 Years Ago?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Why bother about a man who lived 400 years ago? Why are so many people all over the world on fire with passion to follow in his footsteps? As we approach another celebration of the feast of St. Vincent it seems fitting to look at these two questions raised in J....
Without Migration There is No Christianity
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Now here’s a thought… "Everything must be rethought in terms of migration. Without migration there is no Christianity.” Dr. Peter Phan offered this thought in a presentation "Deus Migrator/God the Migrator: Migration of Theology and the Theology of Migration"...
Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC | Sep 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
FEAST OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL September 27 Gospel: (Luke 4: 16-19) Jesus came to Nazareth where he had been reared, and entering the synagogue on the sabbath as he was in the habit of doing, he stood up to do the reading. When the book of the prophet Isaiah was...
#famvin400 It’s not about Vincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
Really... it's not about Vincent. It's about Jesus. "Follow me" by Casting Crowns get's at the heart of the matter. https://youtu.be/LraPDltKlvI Reflection and challenge: The call "Follow Me" that you hear...
A Process of Conversion #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Is conversion on your agenda? It was on St. Vincent's! As we approach the Feast of St. Vincent, it's important to look to the heart of the matter. More than celebrations, the Feast needs to be a time of re commitment. Celestino Fernandez, C.M., addressing the recent...
A Vincentian View: The Joy of Being Found
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View “The Joy of Being Found” Our Gospel of Sunday, September 11 contains the entire fifteenth chapter of Luke’s Gospel and the three parables therein. The ideas of being “lost” and “found” and “joyful” are central in each story. Listen again to the words...
Systemic Change and Systems Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Systemic change, consciously or unconsciously, operates in the context of recognizable rules of systems thinking. Luis E. Romero offers a summary of Peter Senge’s 11 laws of systems thinking. Reflecting on these laws might provide us with insights in our efforts at...