Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | March 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | March 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
Advent Letter 2021 of Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by Vincentian Family Office | December 6, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Bro. René Stockman has written an Advent Letter to his Brothers, Associate Members and Collaborators in the Apostolate:
Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?
by John Freund, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”
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Finding Meaning Along the Journey of Service
by Julia Gerwe | Jun 9, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In her final reflection for the Global Sisters Report, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on connection and community at Nazareth.
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Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton
by Seton Shrine | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ....
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The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Mercy as the way for the members of the Oyugis Integrated Project in Kenya
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 1, 2019 | Brothers CMM, Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The word “Mercy” is very dear to us as employees of Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP). Why? Because mercy is seen as bringing life to those situations where all seems hopeless. Mercy is God’s gift to us and in turn, we are exhorted to share that gift with others. Mercy...
Elizabeth Seton: A Spirituality for Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 30, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
A SlideShare presentation based on an article by Sr. Gertrude Foley, S.C. looks at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s “spirituality for mission”… a guide for present-day Vincentians to avoid some of the ways that we block our own effectiveness as servants of God.
Mary’s Digital Home “Liked” By Almost 3 Million People
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2018 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Social Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Do you know the address of the Facebook page that has been “liked” by 2.9 million people?
My New Way of Entering Into Advent Expectation
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
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 | Nov 9, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
When God has other ideas do we follow them?
Some Things We Can All Agree On!
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
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 | Oct 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
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.
Questions to Ask: Discerning Your Call to Service in #VincentianMonth
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. and the Catholic Volunteer Network | Sep 6, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Your time spent as a volunteer will have a big impact upon you and upon others. Here are some questions to help you reflect.
A Prayer Practice for Discernment
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The following is a discernment technique to help you examine your day, to see if you can discover how God is calling you.