Reflections
The Challenge that Young Vincentians Face During this time of Pandemic
by Sidney Batista França | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.
Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?
by John Freund, CM | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?
by Jim Paddon | August 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
Is Amazon’s Huge Homeless Shelter Enough?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 13, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Why might Amazon’s model housing project not be enough?
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Untold Stories: The Cross, the Medal and the Rosary
by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | Jun 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Every day people come with new and untold stories to the doorway of the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at 140 rue du Bac.
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The Pope Video • The Beauty of Marriage
by .famvin | Jun 5, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Beauty of Marriage.
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Writing Straight With Crooked Lines
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent and Louise were at best an improbable couple. We are blessed to know the outcomes of the 35-year intersection of these two lives.
“Evangelized by the poor” – will we walk away sad?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“To learn how to receive with humility. To learn to be evangelized by the poor”
Have your boarding pass ready
by Ross Dizon | Jan 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), January 25, 2015 – Jon 3, 1-5. 10; 1 Cor 7, 29-31; Mk 1, 14-20 The time is running out (1 Cor 7, 29) The proclamation of the kingdom of God is also an invitation to repentance. “The kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink,...
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
Up close and personal
by Ross Dizon | Jan 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), January 18, 2015 – 1 Sam 3, 3b-10. 19; 1 Cor 6, 13c-15a. 17-20; Jn 1, 35-42 Whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one Spirit with him (1 Cor 6, 17) Our Lord reveals himself to the clean of heart who show interest in him. He offers...
Random acts of kindness
by Ross Dizon | Jan 8, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Baptism of the Lord (B), January 11, 2015 – Is 42, 1-4. 6-7; Acts 10, 34-38; Mk 1, 7-11 He went about doing good (Acts 10, 38) We the baptized are authentic followers of Jesus if we, in imitation of him, are God’s humble and suffering servants. Jesus humbly undergoes...
Take your pick
by Ross Dizon | Dec 30, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Epiphany of the Lord (B), January 4, 2015 – Is 60, 1-6; Eph 3, 2-3a. 5-6; Mt 2, 1-12 The Gentiles are coheirs (Eph 3, 6) Those who, like St. Elizabeth Seton, are open to others’ interests are guided to the light, while those who lock themselves up in their own...
Casa Santa Marta, not Palazzo Apostolico
by Ross Dizon | Dec 23, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (B), December 28, 2014 – Sir 3, 2-6. 12-14; Col 3, 12-21; Lk 2, 22-40 Put on … heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Col 3, 12) God wants us to be humble and holy in his sight. In Nazareth, sharing...
60 seconds with a Sister – Honora Remes
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos, Reflections
60 sescond with Sister – Sister Honora Remes, D.C., shares about her ministry and how it impacts her as a Daughter of Charity.
Not your usual dynasty builder
by Ross Dizon | Dec 16, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Advent (B), December 21, 2014 – 2 Sam 7, 1-5. 8b-12. 14a. 16; Rom 16, 25-27; Lk 1, 26-38 To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Rom 16, 27) Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. He comes to establish fully and definitively...