by Javier F. Chento | Aug 18, 2016 | Formation
We live the faith in community, sure that the Spirit is with us. This song is in Spanish, but the words follow below. It’s well worth a listen. The lyrics of this song are eminently “evangelical” and “evangelizing,” when you think about...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Olympics should be a joyful event. But when jealousy, racism, bullying and meanness get together, it’s a bad mix. Her hair, her patriotism — all objects of criticism. Instead of celebrating with this wonderful young woman, parts of the world —...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 17, 2016 | Other Branch News
Ellie grew up never having a place to call home. From the age of four she lived with her grandma and stayed in various flats and even a squat. Her grandma then felt she could no longer look after Ellie and sent her back to live with her mother. Ellie’s mum moved them...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Past and Present, Living Through One Another (I John 4:7-16) At a Eucharist honoring the deceased members of the Vincentian Family, I picked up on a verse from the first reading (1 John 4:9). It starts out with the question, “How was God’s love shown to us?” It...
by James Claffey | Aug 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Prayer and Action go together for Vincentians. There cannot be one without the other. “I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient…” Abraham...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 16, 2016 | Justice and Peace, Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
While it may seem like half the world is chasing Pokemon right now, the other half is not even on the Internet. About 3.9 billion people, or 53 percent of the population, will still be offline at the end of this year, the International Telecommunication Union...
by Ross Dizon | Aug 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Through the tender mercy of God, Jesus visits us to guide our feet into the way of salvation. Someone asks Jesus, “Will only a few be saved?” The question suggests that the one who asks is worried about salvation. It is possible, however, that he is self-righteous. ...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 16, 2016 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
The education center “Good News 200” in Piekary, Krakow became the place for the Vincentian Youth Gathering which began on July 23. This gathering involved all the young men and women who are members of the Vincentian Family and who traveled to Poland in order to...
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
The Gospel-writers present the Virgin with features that can enliven our devotion to Mary, Jesus’ Mother. This vision helps us to love her, meditate on her, imitate her, pray to her and trust in her with a new and evangelical spirit. Mary is the great believer. The...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Book of Love – Faith of the Heart – Internal Flame – Mary Glory and Grace Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from August 2013 Book of Love – Some of you may know the popular song from a few years back; however I do not refer to the song, but to the Gospel of...
