Reflections
“… In Name Only”?
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?
Shadow Pandemic
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.
What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?
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.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #12: Prisoner Accompaniment During Covid-19
by Dee Mansi | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our learning was that we should not think all is well just by looking at someone.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? II
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
JESUS SAYS, “GOD CHERISHES EACH OF YOU, PARTICULARLY THE POOREST AMONG YOU.”
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Unaccompanied Minors at the Border
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.
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Lawyer? Vincentian? Vincentian Lawyers!
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.
Joyful Service – God Gives us Light – What is Faith?
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...
“Praying” the litany of Bl. Frederic
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...
Family Values – Patrick Griffin, CM
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...
Putting out into the deep – Fr. Tom McKenna, CM
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“Putting Out Into the Deep,” In Two Tones This order Jesus gives to Peter today, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch,” gets heard in at least two different registers. One has been in the optimistic, adventurous key John Paul II gave to it. “Get...
The Vincent dePaul Society can be proud of its contributions
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
David W. Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent dePaul Society presents some very encouraging figures in his recap of the recent annual meeting in Rhode Island. Dear Reader, Among several very special guests at last week’s National Assembly in Providence, the Secretary...
Upholding the Dignity and Rights of Workers
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Jack Murphy, member of the Board of the St.Vincent de Paul Society, offers the following reflection... "Upholding the Dignity and Rights of Workers" A retired friend of mind is well known for saying “work was never fun…if it had been fun they wouldn’t have called it...
Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Canadian Vincentian observes "Being a Vincentian is not necessarily easy" and offers his reflections. William (Bill) Graham (Peel-North Toronto) Ontario Regional Council,Society of St. Vincent de Paul. THE JOURNEY Vincentians are called to journey together...
Enemies within
by Ross Dizon | Sep 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), September 6, 2015 – Is 35, 4-7a; Jas 2, 1-5; Mk 7, 31-37 Have you not become judges with evil designs? (Jas 2, 4) Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak, so that they may, with exultation, listen to and proclaim the Good...
What Else?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2015 | Reflections, Vincentian Family
Would you dare ask Jesus "What else"? A young man did. In the lead story in the September issue of E-Voc S. Janet Gildea asks "What Else?". E-Voc is the electronic newsletter from the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering...