JESUS SAYS, “GOD CHERISHES EACH OF YOU, PARTICULARLY THE POOREST AMONG YOU.”
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by John Freund, CM | September 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
by John Freund, CM | September 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
by Marie A. Copeland, LOC USA Advocacy Committee | September 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
JESUS SAYS, “GOD CHERISHES EACH OF YOU, PARTICULARLY THE POOREST AMONG YOU.”
by Sr. Migdalia Flores, DC | Jul 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Migdalia, a Daughter of Charity who has been working in El Paso, is a member of the “confraternity of Vincentians on the Border.” Here she shares with us the first of two reflections.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A National Association of Vincentian Lawyers already exists in Peru. And others are springing up in other Latin American countries. Many hope to form an International Association of Vincentian Lawyers.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Thérèse Haywood DC shares the fruits of a sabbatical pogram (VIE). She points out Vincent’s understanding of humility changed over his life’s journey and that Louise’s view of humility is one in which we listen to each other and try to work together, yielding...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Human lives are complicated, especially the lives of our sisters and brothers living in economic poverty.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
How should I handle being asked for spare change? The homeless Hub asks “What is the best and most respectful way to handle someone who is asking for spare change? I am often approached by someone asking for spare change while I sit at a red light and I find it...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
History does repeat itself! Frederic Ozanam speaks to us today in this letter written by Blessed Fredric in 1836. It is rich food for thought as we prepare to celebrate his feast September 9. If in the Middle Ages a sick society could be healed only through a huge...
by Ross Dizon | Sep 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), September 13, 2015 – Is 50, 5-9a; Jas 2, 14-18; Mk 8, 27-35 I will demonstrate my faith to you from my works (Jas 2, 18) In Jesus, the Suffering Servant, God’s invisible and pure love becomes visible and exposes itself to the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections
Sr. Maria Comito, DC of the Province of Australia offers these reflections on Gentleness in Vincent and Louise. These reflections were originally part of a sabbatical program. GENTLENESS In Matthew’s gospel we read the teachings of Jesus called the Beatitudes, which...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
God Gives us Light – What is Faith? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 8, 2015 Dear Vincentian family have a wonderful week filled with God’s love, serving and making a difference. You are a miracle to many. Smile, it is a prayer and can...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On this feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam here is a suggestion for "praying" the litany of Bl. Frederic... Take a few minutes to prayerfully reflect on each of the titles in the following litany. A LITANY IN HONOR OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM Lord, have mercy. Lord, have...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Fr. Patrick Grifin reflections on Family Values in his series on "Considering Consecrated Life". Two happenings can capture our attention during this year. We celebrate the “Year for Consecrated Life,” and we look forward to the “World Meeting of Families” which will...