What is white privilege? This is a term we have all heard but it can be difficult to understand if you are a Caucasian middle-class person, or especially if you are struggling within the cycle of poverty.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: If you see something, do something
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
All of us have become familiar with the incentive that has become part of our national effort to protect each other and our country: “If you see something, say something.”
Ancestry.com and Mary’s memories!
by John Freund, CM | October 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Ancestry.com has some 30 Billion memories! These memories or historical records were valued at $4.7 billion in December 2020! Who knew?
Save What Is Lost, This Is What It Is About
by Ross Dizon | October 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 21
by Famvin Media Resources | October 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
We are an Easter People
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In one of the hymns for Easter season, we sing; “We are an Easter people, ours is an Easter faith.”
Toward Jerusalem
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We disciples of Christ profess to follow the Lord Jesus– and this week in particular, we would follow Him to Jerusalem.
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part II)
by .famvin | Aug 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 2
The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.
Rich in Mercy
by Pat Regan, MCA | Aug 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.
That “Other” Virus
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.
Good News From a Homeless Student!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 27, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“The Dax Program was life-changing for me. I would have never been able to finish at DePaul had it not been for Dax.”
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #9: Affective and effective solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Ricardo Cruz, CM | Aug 26, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections
I had not settled into my new missionary appointment when I was confronted with a series of restrictions, confinement, fear and uncertainty.
Broadening The Frame (Matthew 15:21-8)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
An important element in this nurturing is what could be described as a frame, the boundaries through which they have been taught to look out at the world.
Praying for All Creation
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Throughout a month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.
Lose and Gain, Die and Live with Christ
by Ross Dizon | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
With his teaching and life, Jesus proves that to lose is to gain, to die is to live. To belong to him is to embody this truth. Jesus calls fishermen Peter and Andrew. Right away, the brothers, as though they have nothing to lose, leave their nets and follow him. ...