Articles for Pope Francis

A Saint Speaks To America From His Heart

by John Freund, CM | July 6, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 0 Comments

I suspect you will feel moved, proud, and challenged by the words of Pope Saint John Paul II.

The Pope Video • Our Families

by .famvin | July 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Our Families.

Laudato Si – A Call To Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?

What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?

by John Freund, CM | June 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of George Floyd.

The Pope Video • Our Families

by .famvin | Jul 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Our Families.

Laudato Si – A Call To Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?

What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of George Floyd.

Recognizing the Body Of Christ Today

by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Gradually I became aware of the Body of Christ frozen in time in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Pieta.

The Pope Video • Compassion for the World

by .famvin | Jun 6, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Compassion for the World.

The Pope’s Ambulance

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 4, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Donating an ambulance dedicated to serving the medical emergencies of the homeless is but the latest expression of his sensitivity to their needs.

Stepping Back To See More Clearly!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Poets are well known for helping us step back and see things we have not noticed before.

The Pope Video • For Deacons

by .famvin | May 9, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Deacons.

Vocation Sunday With Pope Francis and Two Vincentians

by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.

St. Vincent de Paul’s Inner “Doubting Thomas”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I thought I knew the meaning of the story of “doubting Thomas.” That is until I read ‘Like Thomas, I Don’t Always Believe’ by Ryan Henderson Espinoza.