Reflections
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
by Javier F. Chento | August 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
Rich in Mercy
by Pat Regan, MCA | August 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.
That “Other” Virus
by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.
Good News From a Homeless Student!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 27, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”
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Seton Shrine Debuts “Seeker to Saint” Video Series
by .famvin | Jun 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Seeker to Saint series, produced by The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, is part of a year-long commemoration of the 200th anniversary of her passing into heave
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A Perfect Storm
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
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How Big is Your Tent?
by Jack Murphy, SVDPUSA | Jun 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Saving Hand of God – Close the Door of Darkness – Ascension of Our Lord – Seek the Holy Spirit
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Saving Hand of God – Close the Door of Darkness – Ascension of Our Lord – Seek the Holy Spirit
With clasping roots running deep into the ground, a tree grows strong and tall
by Ross Dizon | May 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
The Ascension of the Lord (B), May 17, 2015 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23 or 4, 1-13; Mk 16, 15-20 The surpassing greatness of his power for us (Eph 1, 19) The Son of God goes up to heaven. He brings humanity with him, for whose salvation he came down from heaven....
Vincentian charism as lived in various branches of the family
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
A charism is alive and relevant when through time it is accepted and adopted by many people.
T. McKenna – Barnabas, Patron Saint of “Visitors From Headquarters”
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Barnabas was in close touch with the Spirit within and all around him.
Beyond abstraction
by Ross Dizon | May 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth Sunday of Easter (B), May 10, 2015 – Acts 10, 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 Jn 4, 7-10; Jn 15, 9-17 God is love (1 Jn 4, 8) Jesus Christ is the final word and the definitive work of love on God’s part. To return God’s love, it is enough for the disciples to follow...
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 4, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Jesus Living – “As if”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers these thoughts on Jesus as the “AS IF” person.
Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Three Vincentian models of motherhood