Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of all stories? Do Vincentians have a special vocation as storytellers?
Pope Francis
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
by .famvin | April 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
The Pope Video • For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ
by .famvin | March 2, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ.
The Pope Video • For the terminally ill
by .famvin | February 10, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the terminally ill
The Pope Video • For the gift of diversity in the Church
by .famvin | January 20, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the gift of diversity in the Church
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Is the Church a Closet?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2021 | Formation, Systemic change
Is the Church like a closet where we wistfully keep things from the past, a dreary chamber filled only with us, our problems and our disappointments? Then it will be impossible to recognize God’s silent and unassuming presence.
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.
The Pope Video • Liberation from Addictions
by .famvin | Apr 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Liberation from Addictions.
The Pope Video • #PrayForTheWorld
by .famvin | Mar 29, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
In a special edition of “The Pope Video,“ the Holy Father asks us to pray for the sick and the suffering…
The Pope Video • Catholics in China
by .famvin | Mar 7, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catholics in China.