Reflections
Lessons learned during the pandemic, 16: Embracing through prayer
by Yasmine Cajuste | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each message reminds us of the need to live our day in prayer, offering who we are and what we do for the good of our sisters and brothers.
A Vincentian View: A Shepherd’s Prayer
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
Scholars generally divide the 23rd Psalm, the so-called Shepherd’s Psalm, into two parts.
The Focus of Prophecy and Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
Trap Is All It Is, There Is No Doubt
by Ross Dizon | October 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Can Stories Change the World?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But the stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of our example are how we learn our values. Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
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Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over
by Ross Dizon | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.
Be who you are
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Be who you are - Father Pat Griffin offers this reflection in his series on Considering Consecrated Life The role of John the Baptist is to prepare the way for Christ. His responsibility is to help people get themselves ready to listen and follow when Christ...
Daughters of Charity reflect on Jubilee of Mercy
by Tomasz Zieliński | Dec 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Daughters of Charity reflect on Jubilee of Mercy - From Website of the Daughters of Charity https://vimeo.com/137827073 download: "Misericordiae...
Inter-misson: Moving from fear to hope during Advent
by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Inter-misson: Moving from fear to hope during Advent by Sr. Janet Gildea, SC At the halfway mark of my chemotherapy treatment course I find myself in the middle of Advent. I have a lot of time on my hands during this December which is so busy for most people. My mind...
Year of Mercy – special concern of Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Year of Mercy: Presentation and Video for Vincentians This year the Church focuses on mercy, forgiveness, and healing in a special way. We, Vincentians, can and must be witnesses of mercy. In this special presentation, also available as a YouTube video, we reflect on...
Expectation that’s joyful and comforting
by Ross Dizon | Dec 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Rejoice in the Lord always (Phil 4, 4) Jesus is the Good News announced by his forerunner. Do we announce what John does? It is not himself that he preaches. He proclaims what Jesus will proclaim later: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Such proclamation...
For Vincentians, the Door Opens Out
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“Hey buddy, the door swings both ways!” Often said in anger, this phrase can be a push to us Vincentians. Today is the day that the “Holy Door” opened on a year mercy. Are we ready? It's also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Do we contemplate and understand...
Living in a Bubble
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Who are You? - Perfect Love – Living in a Bubble - Jesus is Near Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – December 8, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a wonderful Holy Day. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception centers on the...
60 Seconds – Sister Trinitas Hernandez
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos, Reflections
How do you know where God is calling you? Sister Trinitas Hernandez shares advice for discerners. She says "If you are not sure what God is calling you to... get to know lots of Sisters!" https://youtu.be/p95yf0lOAVY Get to know more than 20 of the Sisters....
A Child Among Us
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“A Child Among Us” Considering Consecrated Life My grandnephew Wes (Weston) was born on December 12th, 2014. Last year at Thanksgiving he was a big bump in the center of my niece-in-law, Lili. Thus, at Thanksgiving this year, he was not quite one year old, being two...