Jesus burns with zeal for the house, for the kingdom, of God. Needless to say, the disciples are to be as zealous as...
Reflections
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 21: To Live with Calmness and to Engage in Respectful and Active Listening
by María Ángeles Ramírez | November 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This health crisis has tested me emotionally and I have discovered that placing my trust in God is a WONDERFUL OPTION … one that is worthwhile.
A Steadying Presence (Ps 128; Romans 8:35-39)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“God” is not just another word, but rather the designation of the overflowing reality at the heart of everything.
Systemic Change Begins with Education
by John Freund, CM | November 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
Judge the Blessed and the Accursed
by Ross Dizon | November 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XII
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“We really must give ourselves to God…”
Flood relief work in Mumbai
by Addie Woods | Sep 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When the monsoon hit the western part of India, no one expected the rains to be as deadly as they turned out to be.
Allow yourself to be lead #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. Mike Sheerin, FMS, Campus Minister, St. John’s University, writes: “Allow yourself to be led by the Lord. He will direct all things through you. Trust him and following his example, always act humbly, gently, and in good faith.” St. Vincent DePaul. St. Vincent...
“Hazy, Clearer, That’s It.” An Emmaus Pattern of Discipleship
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“Hazy, Clearer, That’s It.” An Emmaus Pattern of Discipleship (Lk 24:13-35) Apologies if this opening metaphor doesn’t catch the profundity of this wonderful conversion story of the two disciples on the Emmaus road. But… You’re in the eye doctor’s office and sitting...
Mission for Christians and Vincentians especially
by Ross Dizon | Mar 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus commands us to get out of all confinement to take part, enabled by the Spirit and with courageous faith, in the mission of forgiveness and peace, of evangelization and healing. Though the doors of the house are locked, Jesus manages to enter. He stands in the...
Do we betray others?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Do we Betray Others? - Do People Care? - Vincentians, Friends of Jesus – Vincentian Spirituality Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 22 Do we Betray Others? – This has been on my mind since Palm Sunday when I watched The Passion, a musical performed...
Fool’s Pardon: A Meditation – Part II
by Michael Whalen, CM | Mar 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Fool’s Pardon: A Meditation in Two Parts on Mercy as Sheer Gift of Accepting and Offering (Inter)Personal Forgiveness II In the previous meditation (Part I) we explored a type of theoria regarding the nature and characteristics of forgiveness. Before moving forward...
When We Go… to the Poor #IamVincent @StJohnsU
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
When we go to visit the poor we should so identify with them that we share their sufferings. We should have the same attitude as the great apostle who said omnibus omnia factus sum, I make myself all to all, so completely that the words of the prophet would not apply...
The Cross: All About Giving
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View “The Cross: All about Giving” In Christian circles, this past Sunday, March 20, is most often called “Palm Sunday” but also “Passion Sunday” since one proclaims the story of Jesus’ suffering and death. Now, the cross begins to move towards center...
Faith working through love
by Ross Dizon | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus wants us to have a faith that is firm as a rock and immense as the sea. This faith, made alive by love, prompts Mary of Magdala to go to Jesus’ tomb at the first opportunity. Due to the same faith, this female disciple stays outside the tomb weeping, after...
Vincentian vision on poverty
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is an Association maintained by its Faith and Catholic beliefs, but in which it is also essential, in order to preserve its identity and mission, its spirituality to be centered and geared towards people in poverty and social risk....