Participation of the missionaries in the condition of the poor, so that we not only attend their evangelization, but that we ourselves are evangelized by them.
Reflections
Are You Looking Up or Around?
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)
Contemplation: Under the Cross
by Tim Williams | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Majesty that Jesus Brings forth
by Ross Dizon | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An Extraordinary Assembly
by Mary Frances Jaster | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
“Youth and Life” Home in Cuautla de Morelos (Mexico)
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“Youth and Life” is a civil association founded in 2002 by Father Miguel Blázquez Avix, CM dedicated to protecting at risk children by providing them with a home.
The Pope Video • An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle
by .famvin | Sep 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle.
Ozanam: Promoting faith and justice on campus @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
When we speak of the greatest movers and changers the world has ever known, many individuals flood the mind. They come from all different nations and disciplines, but more often than not, they reach their pinnacle in the later years of life. Frédéric Ozanam is special...
Wonderful News. Blessed Are Those…
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“Wonderful News.” Blessed Are Those… Matthew 5 What if we were to take these Beatitude behaviors and attitudes as descriptions of the way things already are in the world, as if we were hearing Jesus giving a kind of analysis of society as it really is? We’d have...
Systemic change, learning organizations and the SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
At the conclusion of an excellent article, Frederick Ozanam: Systems Thinking and Systemic Change, noted Ozanam researcher Ray Sickinger, points out that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, for which Ozanam was such an inspiration, is a learning organization which has...
Disciples to the bitter end
by Ross Dizon | Jun 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the good Teacher. He invites us to be his disciples. Jesus is resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem with his disciples. There, he will suffer greatly and die on the cross. The specter of a violent death does not make him turn back. Much less does...
Open reflections in the Year of Vincentian Collaboration (8)
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 20, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation, Reflections
8. ...with feet firmly on the ground… from time to time... I am aware that the statements or hypotheses that I have advanced in the previous post may seem, perhaps rightly, too lofty, not viable in the short term. So, I will try to reduce my expectations to proposals...
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be Still in Silence - Our Lady Knows – Vincentian Love is Justice Vincentian Day of Pray and Fast - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be present to those we serve and be joyful. Think of yourself in their place and...
Following Vincent – “Wherever He Went Good Things Happened”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Let's get right to the point! Do good things happen wherever you and I go? Why is this question important? For at least two reasons! We call ourselves Christians, followers of Christ. And of him, it was said, "You know what has happened throughout the province of...
Look beyond appearances
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
See the following picture. Can you guess what is hidden in it? They say that only 10% of those who see this image are able to see what is hidden in it. So, if you can not see it, do not worry too much... Entitled "They can...
#famvin400 Who am I?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media
A Vincentian wants to know the answer to the question, "Who am I?" Too often, we only answer the question, "What have I done?" Part of preparing for the coming 400th anniversary year is coming to know ourselves in God's eyes. Are we willing to look deeply? Listen to...