Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
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by Tom McKenna, CM | August 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our believing is not solitary. The quality of one person’s faith spills over into the religious convictions of all the others.
by John Freund, CM | August 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
Jesus’ communication style focused on two things: He told great stories and asked great questions!
by Ross Dizon | August 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
by John Freund, CM | August 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincent grasped and was grasped by the pure generosity that is sending the Word to the poor, the Sending to which Jesus gives flesh.
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the great blessings of the Easter Season is the way in which the church directs our attention to the Acts of the Apostles in both the weekday and the Sunday readings.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Seventh presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
by Jim Paddon | Mar 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I could not let Father Freund’s article of December 30, 2017 regarding homelessness pass without adding my perspective. I agree with Father Freund about how many of us have likely stopped to drop some change in the hand of a homeless person on the street. I have done...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “The Power of Gentleness” Do you remember Aesop’s fable about the contest between the sun and the wind? They were arguing about who was stronger. They saw a man walking along the road and agreed that whoever could get the coat off his back was...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2018 | Reflections, Systemic change
The story of the sermon at Châtillon is not only the foundation story of the Ladies of Charity, it is the foundation for what we call today systemic change.
by Ross Dizon | Mar 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus crucified reveals the love to the end that God has for us. To believe in him, then, is to reveal the same unfathomable love. Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the desert. By looking at it, those whom the serpent had bitten recovered. In...
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Some of the meaning behind St. Vincent’s saying “Jesus, the Lord, expects us to have the simplicity of a dove.”
by Nicole Bejany | Mar 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I recently read a quote that struck me, “Love is choosing to serve someone and be with someone in spite of there [imperfections]. ” My time at Epiphany has been both challenging and rewarding; each day I am reminded of the power and beauty of love and compassion. The...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What are the events in our lives that open our eyes to spiritual poverty? What are the events that bring us face to face with physical sufferings we tend to be blind to?
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 3, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Pope Francis - March 2018 The Church today needs...