by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change
Four hundred years later the story St. Vincent’s sermon at Chattilon is still being told. But it is a story with even wider implications. The story of that sermon at Chatillon is the foundation story for what we call today systemic change.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 23, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
Imagine for a moment that you were faced with the experience of being homeless and had nowhere else to turn. And you chose that.
by Jim Paddon | Aug 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I live in the province of Ontario, here in Canada. We recently held a provincial election for the office of premier (equivalent to a governor in the USA). For various reasons this election saw a shift to the conservative side and ended in the election of Doug Ford as...
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Aug 23, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
For the Vincentian Family, charity is a constant focus. Charity also is key to the United Nations, whose humanitarian work takes place internationally on a daily basis. But did you further know that the United Nations designates a particular day to highlight...
by Ross Dizon | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the words of eternal life. True disciples hear and do his words, even though they may find them hard and painful to swallow. Those from Judea, who grumble against a Galilean from Nazareth and later quarreled among themselves, spread unbelief. For, soon...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Writing Letters” When I worked for the Congregation and the Company in Europe, I resolved at the very beginning of my tenure to write home once-a-week. I carried out that commitment faithfully. Little danger exists that my letters will be collected...
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 22, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On this date of August 22, 2018, the Church and the international Vincentian community celebrate the 21st anniversary of the beatification ceremony of our beloved co-founder Antoine Frederic Ozanam, which took place in Paris, in the framework of the 12th World Youth...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis’ Imagery and the Vincentian “Both/And”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 21, 2018 | Church, Formation, Social, Social Media
Yesterday, Twitter screamed about new revelations of sexual abuse, cover ups and abuse of power.
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Becoming homeless ‘not chosen’ Homeslessness is not something people choose – sometimes they are simply unlucky and fall on hard times. St Vincent de Paul Society executive and volunteer Herbert Portanier regularly meets people experiencing housing insecurity....
