In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.
Reflections
Pope Francis – The Poor Are True Evangelizers
by John Freund, CM | December 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.
Advent Letter 2021 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | December 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Outskirts of Large Cities and Towns
by Ross Dizon | November 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History IX
by John Freund, CM | November 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
Alert to the Dangers the World Poses
by Ross Dizon | Aug 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the cry that seek to alert us of the risks that we run. For we live in a world that fosters individualism...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 9
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
Leap of Faith, Hope and Great Joy in the Dark
by Ross Dizon | Oct 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Beset by weakness himself, Jesus understands those who sit by the roadside. Calling them, he makes them leap, so that they may come to him and follow him on the way. Bartimaeus hears that Jesus is passing by. There is no indication that the blind feels his heart...
The Pope Video • The Mission of Religious
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 20, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary enthusiasm and let us pray that consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. Pope Francis -...
My Mission in Life Through the Eyes of Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis suggests 9 dimensions of looking at our mission in life.
Social Justice Conversations: Pope Francis, Laudato Si, SVDP, the Poor
by Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | Oct 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis is following in the line of many of his predecessors in Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, in promoting Catholic Social teaching. What is significant about Pope Francis’ approach is that he addresses Catholic Social teaching through the prism of...
A Vincentian View: A Visit to a Sikh Community
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “A Visit to a Sikh Community” On this past Friday, we held an Interfaith Day at St. John’s University. This full day began at 10:00 in the morning and lasted till 10:00 in the evening as we strove to come to an appreciation of some of the...
Knowing Nods and Beating Dead Horses
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Sometimes laughter can help us gain perspective on our efforts!
Enthusiasm to Serve to the Bitter End
by Ross Dizon | Oct 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the model of determined and enthusiastic service. His true followers also serve to the end with determination and enthusiasm. One can rebuke Zebedee’s sons for not understanding and for being ambitious. But we cannot accuse them of unwillingness, indecision...
Is there a Vincentian Influence on the Youth Synod?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there a Vincentian Influence on the Youth Synod? The answer is...No.. and, very definitely, Yes! If by influence you mean is there a member of the Vincentian Family at the Synod in Rome, the answer is I do not know of any. But there are many ways of influencing. In...
A Canadian View: Home Visits to a New Canadian
by Jim Paddon | Oct 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The home visit is the founding action of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul which Frederic Ozanam and his fellow members began on the advice of Sister Rosalie Rendu who certainly knew how and where these young students could really seek and find Jesus Christ. I’m...