The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”
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by John Freund, CM | November 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
by John Freund, CM | November 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
by Jim Paddon | November 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | November 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments
We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”
by Ross Dizon | Jul 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is clear-headedness in person. He brings to light the vanity, the emptiness, of the life of those who love and...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 26, 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.
by Jim Paddon | Sep 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
As we are now into September, as a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the larger Vincentian family, there are two very important days this month. For many Canadians and our American friends who live in northern states, I think September gives us a...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“Sent Out” (Isaiah 61:1-2) There was a documentary on TV about the Renaissance, that period of awakening in the history of Europe when a fresh energy flooded into the culture and triggered off a whole new view of the world. The reason for it, as the show presented,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After reading this post I suspect you too will say… Thank you, Vincent, for being such an amazing change agent in your time and even our times.
by Ross Dizon | Sep 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Right after Adam and Eve have given in to the serpent’s temptation, their personal wholeness starts to erode. For they no...
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This Sunday, September 23, the Gospel at Holy Mass contains exactly the motto of the current Board of the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The biblical passage is from St Mark 9, 30-37 “They came to Capernaum and when he was in...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do we appreciate how each one of us is a version of the original story of Vincent and Louise following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?
by Mary Frances Jaster | Sep 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI International is an International association, canonically erected as a public association of the faithful, seeking to develop an organized presence of laity in missionary works ad gentes, especially within the missions of the Vincentian Family....
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss. Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.