Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts
by John Freund, CM | November 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 4)
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.
From “Thanks” to “Giving” – An Ancient Tradition
by John Freund, CM | November 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The tradition of “thanksgiving” is not new. It has deep roots in the Old Testament and especially the New Testament. The Last Supper was a celebration of thanks but it was also a call to giving.
A Canadian View: A Ray of Hope for All
by Jim Paddon | November 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
November 15th is the World Day of the Poor. Let us all reflect on how we use this day as a new beginning, with the ray of hope we have been waiting for and forget our differences and come together as one family.
The Gift and Challenge of Vincentian Imagination
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!
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
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.
Playing Favorites? (James 2:1-5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I knew a close-knit family of 5 personable children, and as they got older, they would kid their mother about having a favorite.
A Vocation of Prayer #IamVincent @SJUMission
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...
The Journey
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...
Naked in the presence of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Apr 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus alone clothes the naked and fills those who are empty by sharing with them his mission to clothe the naked and fill those who hunger and thirst for justice and mercy. Peter, who is fishing naked—do those who have fishing as their occupation work naked...
The Christians’ sign
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
It has been many years ago that I was told the following little story: While the teacher was correcting the religion exams of her students, she was surprised to read Pilar’s answer to the question, “What is the sign that identifies Christians?” Except for a few...
Healing Hands
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Healing Hands - Beggars for the Poor – Giving a Second Chance – Prayers Make Miracles Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Healing Hands – Vincentians are doing God’s work, by bringing His healing hands to all in need. We receive this gift...
Every (Sun)Day Is “Divine Mercy” (Sun)Day
by Michael Whalen, CM | Apr 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Every (Sun)Day Is “Divine Mercy” (Sun)Day: Every Eucharist, a Thanksgiving for God’s Mercy Pope Francis issued his Bull of Indiction, Misericordiae Vultus (“The Face of Mercy”), on April 11, 2013, the Vigil of the Second Sunday of Easter, now officially inscribed in...
There must be a path here…
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever wondered about the path you are on? I have often told the story about the time I really made vows some 35 years after I made that commitment the first time. But it is only relatively recently that I made the connection with Vincent’s life. J Patrick...
Make a Difference! #IamVincent @NiagaraUniversity
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
From Ana Davila, a junior Social Work major at Niagara University: When applying to college, I wanted service and Catholicism. Niagara University fit everything I desired, and I felt as if God was pushing me toward NU. Since being at Niagara, I have had many...
If #IamVincent can I be a Spectator?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Alejandro Magaña produced this digital story in a workshop on July 19-20, 2012 at DePaul University... https://youtu.be/JQYyckQ0zE0