Charism
Are We Loved Enough?
by John Freund, CM | July 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Will we stand alone, or will we stand with others, being a part of what is good in them, being more together than ever we could be alone? Our sisters and brothers in the body of Christ touch us, change us, soften us, and call us forward with their love.
Are You Ready To Give Up … To Serve?
by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Sometimes, maybe even many times, we walk into situations with preconceived notions about what is needed.
Do You Have the Courage to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | June 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
”Do we have the courage to go out of our comfort zones and serve?”
Does Your Compassion Lead To Solidarity?
by John Freund, CM | June 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our vision in faith leads to compassion, a compassion that leads inevitably to real and lasting solidarity.
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Vincentian Charism: Infographic
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 17, 2017 | Formation
In celebration of our 400th anniversary we offer this infographic on Vincentian Spirituality and Charism.
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Am I a Person of Desire?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Finally we ask, are we persons of desire, swept up and swept away by the call God gives?
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Are We Visionary Enough to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Are we able to operate not so much with answers or even programs, as necessary as they may be, but with vision, with hopes and dreams?
To Abandon an Individualistic Vision • “Contributions” #2
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the second of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was previously introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson...
The Charism: What was Born in Châtillon?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What did it mean to say #IamVincent in the earliest days after the “birth” of the Vincentian charism? What spirituality was born and still lives? As we ready ourselves to celebrate our 400th anniversary as bearers of this particular gift of the Spirit, we need to ask,...
A New Reality is Born! • “Contributions” #1
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This is the first of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced last week in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson...
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 8, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
A Formation Journey: A study of Vincentian Father Corpus Delgado's "The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church," is a ten-part series for individual or group study within the Vincentian Family. It is also our first large-scale...
Coming Soon: An Online Formation Journey
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2016 | Announcements, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
A Formation Journey: A study of Vincentian Father Corpus Delgado's "The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church." Keep an eye out for this image! Beginning this coming Saturday, October 8, .famvin presents a ten-part series for individual...
Deep Christianity — Deep Charism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 10, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation
Though the lives and writings of our holy foundresses and founders are a profound source of wisdom, guidance, interpretation and praxis, to understand our charism -- that gift of the Spirit that Jesus shares with us -- it's good to remember that Jesus always asks his...
” We trivialize our charism…” – Prophetic words – Sr. Gertrude Foley SC
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 25, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
" We trivialize our founders and our charism, if ..." - Prophetic words - Sr. Gertrude Foley SC It was almost 20 years ago at one of the first major gatherings of the Vincentian Family in the US that Sr. Gertrude Foley, SC offered the reflections below. As we begin...
Back to basics of the Vincentian Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2015 | Formation
A handy way to refresh your knowledge of the 5 Vincentian Virtues and other basic elements of the Vincentian Charism. Read it online or download the e-Book.
Vincentian weekly reflections and Sunday bulletin inserts
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2014 | Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Looking for something to nourish you Vincentian soul? The 2015 Vincentian Reflections and Vincentian Bulletin Announcements are now posted on the National Website www.svdpusa.org.