So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
Reflections
A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
by Jim Paddon | October 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I’m sure many of us have heard of the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse who took part in the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876 where Gen. Custer was defeated and killed. I’d like to tell you more about Crazy Horse.
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 22, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 17: To Journey and Overcome Obstacles
by María Merino & Alberto Trujillano | October 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The pandemic has greatly changed our lives as a family. We have become separated because of medical reasons.
Lifting the Veil (Is. 25: 6-8; Phil 4:20; Mt 22:1-14)
by Tom McKenna, CM | October 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the favorite images seen all through the Scriptures is the feast, the sumptuous banquet overflowing, as Isaiah pictures it, with “juicy, rich food and choice wines.”
Playing Favorites? (James 2:1-5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I knew a close-knit family of 5 personable children, and as they got older, they would kid their mother about having a favorite.
Catechetical Sunday – Beyond Prepping For a “Regents Exam”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
This reflection started out as a reflection on Catechetical Sunday but wandered off into a reflection on the mind of Christ. I finally came full circle and thought of catechesis as helping someone put on the mind of Christ.
Life insurance
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 28, 2015 – Wis 1, 13-15; 2, 23-24; 2 Cor 8, 7. 8. 13-15; Mk 5, 21-43 For your sake he became poor (2 Cor 8, 9) Death no longer has power over Christ. Does it still have power over us who have been baptized into his death...
Humility Opens our Eyes – God is Calling You – True Friendship – God Loves All
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Humility Opens our Eyes - God is Calling You - True Friendship - God Loves All Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday June 23, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: You are in my prayers this week. Some of you may be traveling and I pray for safe trips and relaxation. I...
A Vincentian Vernacular
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“A Vincentian Vernacular” Another reflection In Patrick Griffin's series "Considering Consecrated Life" For emphasis, we choose significant “years” to begin and end on certain dates. Thus, Pope Francis decided that the “Year of Consecrated Life,” would begin on the...
Telling our stories – Good news and bad news
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...
Sleeping soundly
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 21, 2015 – Job 38, 1. 8-11; 2 Cor 5, 14-17; Mk 4, 35-41 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Cor 5, 17) Those who are truly new in Christ do not lose sleep even over life’s most violent storms. They put their trust in...
Vincentian perspective in the “new evangelization”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections
What is the contribution of a Vincentian to the Church’s task of evangelization?
Mary as a Model of Faith
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Reflections
“Do what ever He tells you.” Bishop Joseph Bambera gives a simple, powerful homily on Mary’s example and role as the “first disciple.”
God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
“Write to me” Reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.