Jesus dies for us so that we may live for him and in him. To live so means to go through trials and thus get to be a...
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by .famvin | August 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1
by Sidney Batista França | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.
by John Freund, CM | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
by Jim Paddon | August 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
by Ross Dizon | Jun 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus dies for us so that we may live for him and in him. To live so means to go through trials and thus get to be a...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Make good use of the free time you have after caring for the sick. Never be idle…”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What is most important to you – your nation, culture, class, race, gender — or first and foremost being in God and a new and international community of God’s people?
by Ross Dizon | Jul 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 13, 2014 – Is 55, 10-11; Rom 8, 18-23; Mt 13, 1-23 As we wait for redemption (Rom 8, 23) Jesus is the divine Word. Attuned to him and remaining in him, we will bear much fruit. God spoke through the prophets. He now speaks...
by Ross Dizon | Jul 2, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 6, 2014 – Zech 9, 9-10; Rom 8, 9. 11-13; Mt 11, 25-30 Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him (Rom 8, 9) We are invited to a relaxing and renewing life together. And we can approach without...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 25, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Saints Peter and Paul, June 29, 2014 – Acts 12, 1-11; 2 Tim 4, 6-8. 17-18; Mt 16, 13-19 To him be glory forever and ever! (2 Tim 4, 18) We get it right if we confess that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. But just like the one who got it right first, we...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 18, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (A), June 22, 2014 – Dt 8, 2-3. 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10, 16-17; Jn 6, 51-58 The loaf of bread is one, so we are one body (1 Cor 10, 17) God feeds us while we pilgrims march through the desert toward the lasting city. Unless we are...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 11, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
The Most Holy Trinity (A), June 15, 2014 – Ex 34, 4b-6. 8-9; 2 Cor 13, 11-13; Jn 3, 16-18 God of love and peace (2 Cor 13, 11) It is not good for a human being to be alone. But since a person can end up badly accompanied, it is beneficial for us to return, at Jesus’...
by Ross Dizon | Jun 4, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Pentecost Sunday (A), June 8, 2014 – Acts 2, 1-11; 1 Cor 3b-7. 12-13; Jn 20, 19-23 To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Cor 12, 7) Jesus breathes his Spirit on his disciples so that they may live in communion with one...
by Ross Dizon | May 28, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
The Ascension of the Lord (A), June 1, 2014 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23; Mt 28, 16-20 The riches of glory in his inheritance (Eph 1, 18) Jesus has lived doing good. Now that his hour is at hand, he makes it clear that his reason for passing from this world to the...
by Ross Dizon | May 21, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth Sunday of Easter (A), May 25, 2014 – Acts 8, 5-8. 14-17; 1 Pt 3, 15-18; Jn 14, 15-21 Ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope (1 Pt 3, 15) Jesus does not leave his own orphans, defenseless. In imitation of the Master, the...
by Ross Dizon | May 15, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Easter (A), May 18, 2014 – Acts 6, 1-7; 1 Pt 2, 4-9; Jn 14, 1-12 To offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Pt 2, 5) The supper Jesus has eagerly desired to eat with his own before his passion is a pledge of fellowship there where Master and disciples will share...