We have awakened and reinforced feelings of unity, prudence, commitment and love for others. We have also had feelings of sadness caused by the reports of so many infections and deaths.
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Lessons learned during a Pandemic, #24: Celebrate faith and hope with the poor
by Erick Félix, CM | December 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 23: In Solidarity with Those who Suffer
by Mari Carmen Davia | December 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I believe that there has been an extraordinary expression of solidarity among people, especially as people reach out to assist those who have suffered the most.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 22: United Despite the Distance that Separates Us
by Juana Perete | November 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We have been very close as a family despite the distance between our homes.
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.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic
by A married couple | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 18: Recognize Myself as Fragile and Dependent
by Benito Núñez | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
There is no doubt that there is a need to recognize ourselves as fragile and dependent…
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #11: A Vincentian PQRST
by Irving Gabriel Amaro Ramayo, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian PQRST will involve: Pandemic, Questions, Reality, Salt, Transform.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again
by Dee Mansi | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections
Keeping in contact with friends and family has been key to being mentally well during this time of pandemic.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #9: Affective and effective solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Ricardo Cruz, CM | Aug 26, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections
I had not settled into my new missionary appointment when I was confronted with a series of restrictions, confinement, fear and uncertainty.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories
by Vicente Hernández & Inmaculada Escribano | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this pandemic, we are learning not to lose sight of the risks and our absolute dependence on God, to make the most of each day that we live, and that we use these days to share more love with our family members as well as those outside our family circle … to dispense with which is not important.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #7: Another Look at the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Henri Matsinga, C.M. | Aug 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
More than four months have passed since the first positive case of COVID-19 was reported here in Rwanda.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!
by A member of the Congregation of the Mission | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Today, more than ever, we need people who, following the example of Sister Marguerite Naseau, the first Daughter of Charity, are willing to serve the poor and the sick with the boldness and courage of this simple, country woman.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!
by A young lay Vincentian from the United States | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #3: The Importance of Friends
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I pray and ask the Almighty Father to help so many homeless poor people and to help people who are living in inadequate housing conditions … to help all these people find friends who welcome them and strengthen them.