Jesus is constitutive of the Christian community. Do we say and live this as St. Vincent? Moises makes clear what...
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by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2020 | Reflections | 0 Comments
Viewing Mary not just in that one marvelous moment of the Annunciation but in the context of a lifetime of discipleship.
by Ross Dizon | November 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | November 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
by René Stockman | November 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 4 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
by Ross Dizon | Sep 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is constitutive of the Christian community. Do we say and live this as St. Vincent? Moises makes clear what...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Value of Suffering -- Vincentians are Merciful – See your Miracles in Prayer – Forgiveness and Trust God’s Plan Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 12. 2016 The Value of Suffering – Many of those we serve are suffering more than we know. Our job as...
by Michael Whalen, CM | Apr 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Before moving forward it might prove useful to pursue a series of five meditations on the relationship between mercy and justice. In the first meditation, the relationship between mercy and justice as enshrined in Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction is noted (primarily...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 10, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
I wish I’d said that. We can learn from other people and imitate their virtues. That’s why we tell stories of Vincentians of Wherever. This little excerpt from Jack Melito’s, "Saint Vincent de Paul: Windows on his Vision" tells us why we should tell contemporary...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
To be a difference maker don’t let your environment get you down. J. Patrick Murphy writes in one of his mini-reflections on the life of Mr. Vincent, "France was at war through all of Vincent's life except for the last few months. Beheading for religious dissidents...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Emma Pullano, a Niagara University senior, has been accepted into the TeachForAmerica program. Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunities for low-income students. Corps members commit to teach for two years in high-need urban...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In his blog, A Voice of the Poor - Looking at life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Jack Murphy presents various resources available that "help for our beliefs and to compare our actions to the standards of our faith." These include the Ignatian Spiritual...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Georgianna Torres Reyes recounts an encounter in the Chapel at Rue de sèvres in this simple video. #GiorgiannaisVincent How have you been changed by your encounters with people who have been marginalized? How has your personal history helped or hindered your...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
About her vocation to prayer, Andrea Pinnavaia writes from St. Johns... The deeper I delve into my vocation as a Vincentian, the more I am drawn into caring for the poor through prayer. People who are truly people of prayer will be inspired to serve and be drawn into...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“The Journey” On this past Sunday, April 3, eighteen of our St. John’s University students completed the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program. I confess to be touched and honored to have been there for this last step. I had been there for the...