The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
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by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What do you think he might say if you asked him about recent events in our world?
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 John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In this year dedicated to St. Joseph, I have written several times on the way in which the Psalms can express the thinking and praying of the Holy Family.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 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 Javier F. Chento | Sep 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In July, a group of 12 young people participated in the yearly labor camp organized by the Prison Ministry Chaplaincy in Martutene Prison (San Sebastian, Spain), in collaboration with Spanish Penitentiary Institution. The young people reflected on the experience:...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Doubts – God's Infinite Goodness – Living in Christ – Healing gift/Bread of Life Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 Doubts Do you ever have them? It is truly characteristic for us to question everything. We receive information instantly on...
by Brian Sheehan (CVV 14) | Sep 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Brian spent much of his summer coaching soccer in the Denver metro area. Native of Denver, he is a Notre Dame Alum and wearer of many hats. He is introspective, intentional and thoughtful through and through. To date, he is the first alum to write his reflection at...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Even Vincent regretted things he had written! Much ink has been spilled over whether Vincent was really captured by pirates as a young man. There was a period in his life that we know little about… and St. Vincent adamantly did not wish anyone to know about it. At...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
SVDP CEO, Dave Barringer, reflects on how the familiar saying "the family that prays together..." applies to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He writes in his weekly column on the eve of the feast of Blessed Frederic... It's true; the family that prays together...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Last week I introduced you to a song about Reconciliation. This week, as we celebrate Frédéric Ozanam, I invite you to enjoy the reflections of Luis Fernando Figari in his article, "Frederic Ozanam: Apostle of Charity and Reconciliation." Written in 1997, yet still...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M.. The Second: RENEWAL. Frederic Ozanam was extremely sensitive to the idea of social change. Not only was he sensitive to this...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M. First: CONTINUITY. The thinking and writings of Frederic point out a more profound continuity, a continuity that goes to the...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View “Payback” Imagine a world in which everyone had all that they needed, not too much and never too little. No one was hungry—there was always enough food. No one was naked—adequate clothing was available to all. No one needed shelter—everyone had a...