Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
My New Way of Entering Into Advent Expectation
by John Freund, CM | December 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change | 0 Comments
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
What I Learned From a Funeral Homily
by John Freund, CM | November 9, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
When God has other ideas do we follow them?
Some Things We Can All Agree On!
by John Freund, CM | October 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change | 1 Comment
We pray in thanksgiving for the privilege and responsibility of being able to organize as individuals politically. We pray that each of us, as citizens, feel compelled to exercise our right and responsibility to vote…
This is the Layperson’s Hour – Pope Francis and Thomas Judge, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | October 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.
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Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
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Christmas Letter 2019 of Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by René Stockman | Dec 23, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
On the occasion of Christmas and New Year, Brother René Stockman has written his annual Christmas Letter.
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Vincentian tools that we like to call “virtues”
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In a classic article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal archives, Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. describes “a treasure hunt for Vincentian Mission Values”.
Pray in a Busy World #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Bro. Mike Sheerin, FMS, writes, "How might we pray in our busy world? Remembering Vincent DePaul as a man of prayer which rooted and anchored his actions, we are invited to do likewise." Much of what is being written on the spiritual life these days indicates a...
Vincentian Family examination of conscience for systemic change
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Where does the rubber hit the road on systemic change? - In a Vincentian Family examination of conscience on systemic change! At the end of a fine article collaboration is to dream together/ Javier Chento presents us with what amounts to an examination of conscience...
Francis models pastoral care of the homeless
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2016 | Church, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis not only raises consciousness about those who are homeless but in so many ways models comprehensive pastoral care of the homeless. After reading the following what questions does it raise for Vincentian Family ministries with the homeless. The Pope’s...
Be Vincentians of Wherever
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 1, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Not connected to any particular group or branch anymore? Don't think you have time to join now? Be a Vincentian from where you are. You may have been reading about the initiatives of the Vincentian Family at the United Nations here on famvin.org. You can do something...
Getting to #IamVincent: Formation Experiences
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 27, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sr. Pat Evanick, D.C., writes, "Learning is our Vincentian Way...." You will find that charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the bowl of soup and full basket. You will keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give soup and bread. This the...
The Vincentian Family and extremes
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In a world of extremes, the Vincentian Family embraces a wide spectrum of approaches to addressing spiritual and material poverty. [Click here to view the complete listing of the hundreds of Catholic Religious, Lay Associations, and Non-Catholic groups founded in the...
Vincentian Formation Program for Spiritual Directors
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 1, 2016 | Formation, Other Branch News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Do you feel called to serve as a spiritual director? Developed by Dr. Vie Thorgren, SCNA/SCLA, and sponsored by the Center for Spirituality at Work in Denver, the Vincentian Formation Program for Beginning and Experienced Spiritual Directors is now accepting...
Vincentian vision on poverty
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an Association maintained by its Faith and Catholic beliefs, but in which it is also essential, in order to preserve its identity and mission, its spirituality to be centered and geared towards people in poverty and social risk....
Lenten Shift: Exploring our Traditions
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Our Traditions on the living of the charism are rich source of Vincentian "vitamins." For many of us, our rules or constitutions were our earliest food. Part of our Lenten Shift is to return to the sources. Change what you do. Change what you see, change what you...