Above all else, let us learn how to defend our convictions without hating our adversaries, to love those who have a...
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Part 6 of the new video series written and narrated by Fr. John Freund, C.M.
by Javier F. Chento | May 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Above all else, let us learn how to defend our convictions without hating our adversaries, to love those who have a...
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I do not like and do not share in any way the rigorist doctrines of some Christians, who, without even realizing it,...
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
In his lifetime Frédéric Ozanam neither heard nor uttered the phrases “systemic change” or “systemic thinking.” Yet an incident in his life illustrates a compelling argument that he was committed to helping people move from poverty to a sustainable life, a key element in changing systems that entrap people in poverty.
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?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sometimes, maybe even many times, we walk into situations with preconceived notions about what is needed.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
”Do we have the courage to go out of our comfort zones and serve?”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Our vision in faith leads to compassion, a compassion that leads inevitably to real and lasting solidarity.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
MINISTRY AS A CALL – why do I do what I do?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 28, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation
Last year (2015-2016) was the Year of Collaboration for the Vincentian Family. With all the activity and planning around the 400th anniversary, we can forget that to say #IamVincent means to do the work. Here's the third of a three-part "reworking" of a timely article...
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Jim Cormack reflects on seven hallmarks of Vincentian service and raises the question “Am I weak enough to serve?”