Reflections

Why Does She Stay?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

“Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not. Bottom line… If a victim must choose between abuse in their home or the high risk of abuse on the street, it’s a stretch to think they are better off on the street.

Serving migrant families

by Dana Hinton | September 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.

A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion

by Pat Griffin, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.

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.”

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXV

by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

Where is human dignity, I ask?

by Maya Davis | May 28, 2022 | Formation, News, Reflections

On Monday, May 9, 2022, Maya Davis, a graduating nursing student, gave the following sermon in our last Religion 399 African American Faith and Social Justice class. I asked Maya if I could share her words with the world. Let the words of her mouth and the meditations of her heart be acceptable, Oh Lord.

Are Christians “Woke”… Or “Waking Up”?

by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Today we increasingly hear about being “woke.” In this Vincentian Mindwalk I will try to move beyond any narrow political meanings.

Vine and Branches and Much Fruit

by Ross Dizon | Apr 24, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the vine and his disciples, the branches. Remaining in Jesus, and he in them, the disciples bear much fruit. Remaining now in the true vine, Paul gives much fruit. He does not only speak boldly in the name of Jesus. He also toils harder than all the other...

We become what we recieve

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

In receiving Christ, we become one body in him, and through him, one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Through receiving the Eucharist, we enter into a unique and personal relationship with the Trinity and with one another, the Body of Christ. We become what we eat.

Vincentians and the Serenity Prayer

by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

We all know of the serenity prayer. How did Vincent and our models in the Vincentian Family live the serenity prayer? How can we?

A Vincentian Point in Time

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.

A Vincentian View: Promises

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentian View: “Promises” I have been thinking about promises. On Easter Sunday, I joined with a Christian community in renewing my baptismal promises. I am sure that many of you did as well. I rejected Satan and his empty promises, and I confessed my belief in...

Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness

by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”

Shepherds Who Are Good and Sheep That Discern

by Ross Dizon | Apr 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the good Shepherd. He knows his sheep, and they know and follow him. But they run away from shepherds they do not know and whose voice they do not recognize. God condemns rulers who take advantage of their people. They are shepherds who pasture...

AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar

by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

From March 19-22, 2018, 64 members of the Vincentian Family met in Cochabamba (Bolivia), at the AIC Training Seminar for Latin America, under the motto "To accompany... How and what for?" "We are very grateful to both the Daughters of Charity and the Priests of the...