When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
Reflections
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)
by René Stockman | November 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men
by John Freund, CM | November 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing
by Jim Paddon | November 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | November 5, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
Obsess about Having Money and Security
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus teaches by word and deed that we cannot serve God and money. Hence, to obsess about making money is to reject...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History I
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Charity is mission.
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...
Jesus at our Meetings
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 31, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Service in Hope – Hearer & Doer - Footprints - Jesus at our Meetings Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 1, 2015 Wonderful Vincentian Servants: Here we are into September and most of us are back from holidays and are busy, busy, and busy! ...
“Touched” reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
a Vincentian must be close enough to touch and be touched.
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly” (A. de Saint-Exupéry)
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 26, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 30, 2015 – Dt 4, 1-2. 6-8; Jas 1, 17-18. 21b-22. 27; Mk 7, 1-8. 14-15. 21-23 Religion that is pure and undefiled (Jas 1, 27) Jesus wants his disciples to be clean of heart in imitation of him. The Messiah is clean of...
Consumed – Be True to Yourself – Feed on Me – Rooted in Prayer
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 25, 2015-08-19 (Final) Consumed - Be True to Yourself – Feed on Me – Rooted in Prayer Dear Vincentians, I have many sayings learned from my Granny. One I say a lot is “If it is to be, it is up to me.” We so often...
60 Seconds with Sister Carol Schumer
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos, News, Reflections
Sister Carol Schumer, DC explains how the words "I wouldn't mind living with you" brought home to her the realization of the importance of community life and what it means to her as a Daughter of Charity. https://youtu.be/VgvSXzWWioo Catch more "60 Seconds with...
Griffin “The Director’s Chair”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Pat Griffin CM continues his series on Consecrated Life with this reflection on the Director's Chair. Recently, I took on a new role at St. John’s University. I have assumed the primary responsibility for the Vincentian Center for Church and Society (VCCS). With that...
McKenna – Seeing better in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In "Seeing Better" In the Vincentian Family Father Tom McKenna, CM asks what change goes on in anybody who steps inside Vincent's circle? (Homily at a gathering of the Vincentian Family in Belleville, Illinois 2010). ---------- Here's a good 21st Century question for...
All the way
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 23, 2015 – Jos 24, 1-2a. 15-17. 18b; Eph 5, 21-32; Jn 6, 60-69 Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph 5, 21) Jesus’ flesh is true food and his blood, true drink. His words lead to eternal life....