Reflections
Magis (Matthew 20:1-16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There is the Jesuit one-word motto, “magis,” the Latin for “more,” meant to remind them that God is always “more than,” always greater. But greater than what?
Change Agents – Our Heritage
by John Freund, CM | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?
Bond with God and with Human Beings
by Ross Dizon | September 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent of the Alleys
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?
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Gracious Acts (2 Corinthians, 8:7-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A two-word phrase Paul inserts in his letter to the Corinthians is so brief as to go almost unnoticed, but it opens onto a truth at the heart of the Gospel.
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Vincent Outgrew “Zip Code” Politics!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent grew beyond his original ministry zip code!
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Gather the Scattered, Lost, Separated
by Ross Dizon | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ is our peace and rest. He is with us to gather those whom the bad shepherds have scattered, misled and...
Self-importance
by Ross Dizon | Sep 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), September 20, 2015 – Wis 2, 12. 17-20; Jas 3, 16 – 4, 3; Mk 9, 30-37 Those who cultivate peace (Jas 3, 18) Jesus, the just one, takes refuge in God. He will never be put to shame even if condemned to a shameful death. The...
Walking with Jesus – Inner Peace – Carrying the Weight – Prayer is a Gift
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Walking with Jesus – Inner Peace – Carrying the Weight – Prayer is a Gift Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 15, 2015 Dear Faithful Vincentian Servants. We are here to serve Jesus in every capacity. We long to serve Him well. I don’t talk much about...
Surprised by the Word of God – Pat Griffin, CM
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In “Surprised by the Word of God” Father Pat Griffin continues his reflections in the series "Considering Consecrated Life" Twice each week I have the opportunity to be the main celebrant at our daily masses at St. John’s University. Our normal practice involves...
Humility and the Spiritual Journey – Australian Daughter of Charity
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...
Eucharist – Tracy Kemme, SC
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.
Asking for spare change
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...
Frederic Ozanam speaks to us today
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...
Consumed by love
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...
Daughter of Charity – Gentleness in Vincent and Louise
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...