As Vincent engages with the downtrodden, he senses being a part of that current of God’s out-flowing love to these men and women.
Reflections
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.
A Vincentian View: Half the Story
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Have you considered how many of the stories in our NT can be read as half-stories? We might just stop in the middle!
Have You Ever Been Afraid?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2021 | Reflections
The feast of the Assumption holds great hope for us.
Acquiring A Taste (Ps 34,9; John 6)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
People develop tastes for different things.
Being well connected
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 16, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Easter Sunday (A), April 20, 2014 – Acts 10, 34a. 37-43; Col 3, 1-4; Jn 20, 1-9 Think of what is above (Col 3, 2) The least of us has risen from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God. Now we await his glorious coming and welcoming words, “Come, you who are...
Dying for life
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Palm Sunday of Lent (A), April 13, 2014 – Mt 21, 1-11; Is 50, 4-7; Phil 2, 6-11; Mt 26, 14—27, 66 He took the form of a slave (Phil 2, 7) Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. But he is not here to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom...
Life-giving death
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Lent (A), April 6, 2014 – Ez 37, 12-14; Rom 8, 8-11; Jn 11, 1-45 The one who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies (Rom 8, 11) Jesus guarantees life to believers. His love to the end vivifies. Loving as he does, we live...