Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
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by Pat Griffin, CM | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In the middle of the Acts of the Apostles (c. 15), we find one of the first issues of exclusion in the young Christian community.
by Ross Dizon | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
by Ross Dizon | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and...
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let 2020 be the start of a new decade and one in which we renew our commitment to being Vincentians. Let us remember why we are Vincentians.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.
by Ross Dizon | Jan 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus opens our minds so that we may understand Scriptures. This understanding is crucial to our knowing and following Jesus. God calls us out of pure mercy though we are weak and fall down easily (SV.EN IX:284). And it is on God’s infinite goodness that we rely to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
We may see…but do we see as God sees?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, have a great social responsibility. We have first-hand experience of the problems that afflict thousands of poor families.
by .famvin | Jan 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The federation hosted a series of video reflections where Sisters offered their insights on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the topics of humility, charity and simplicity.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Former Superior General, Fr. Maloney, has spoken of his dreams for the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism. This post is an introduction to his earlier book, “The Dawn of a New Century”.
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI – USA | Jan 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
If we are to truly assess our work according to how we are responding to present issues of social justice, then we must look deeper into ourselves, our core values, and the beliefs that we bring to the table with us.