In a Lukan parable, Jesus uses the image of “storing,” accumulating and building up a certain quality inside one’s heart.
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by John Freund, CM | April 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “When you’ve finished dressing and have made your bed, you’ll begin your mental prayer.”
by John Freund, CM | April 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Whatever the anniversary, it gives us a chance to look back over the years since the event we’re marking, and reflect on how it has shaped us.
by Corry Wink | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
As evictions increase women religious are once again stepping up.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In a Lukan parable, Jesus uses the image of “storing,” accumulating and building up a certain quality inside one’s heart.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
It is through the Passion and Crucifixion that Jack Ziegler comes face-to-face with Christ’s sacrifice.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community Vincent held out two great teachings of the Church for particular reverence by the members of the Congregation: the Incarnation and the Trinity. This past Sunday, we celebrated our triune God. The primary symbol for a life of...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies newness. This newness amazes and shocks. The newness that is Jesus shows up undoubtedly as he feeds about five thousand. Like sheep, they rest in green pastures. Due to the newness of the sign Jesus does, those who have eaten try to make him king. ...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Fix Your Eyes on God - The Pardon Prayer - Vincentians Need Their Faith - Gospel - JOHN 16:16-20 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Fix Your Eyes on God O gracious Parent! Elevate our souls, and give us access to thy sublime throne, that stable seat of pure delight!...
by Nick Teetsov | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Taking Steps Towards Action. VHT & Reflecting on Who Has Shaped Me Being a part of the Vincentian Heritage Tour was a privilege and an honor. Spending a week with other student leaders at DePaul, as well as incredible faculty members, and a world-renowned...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
”Do we have the courage to go out of our comfort zones and serve?”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Our vision in faith leads to compassion, a compassion that leads inevitably to real and lasting solidarity.
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Mon Dieu, my dear daughter, how your letter and the thoughts [you] sent to me console me! Indeed, I must confess to you that the feeling has spread through every part of my soul" (CCD I, 34). "What shall I tell you now about the one whom your heart loves so dearly in...
by Omar Escamilla | Jun 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, one of my greatest dreams was visualizing myself immersed in the subjects for which I am most passionate. Through my involvement in community college, I was able to build a community of individuals that believed in me and provided the foundation for my...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Emmaus and The Eucharist (Lk 24:13-35) Many people’s favorite story in the New Testament is the one of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. It contains so much of everyone’s experience of what it is to believe -- and certainly touches on the belief of a...