Laudato Si’ provides a roadmap for navigating the very uncertain times in which we find ourselves today. We are facing an ecological crisis which is both a profound moral and cultural crisis.
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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
This Lent – Where’re Ya Going?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
At the beginning of Lent, we have an opportunity to think about where we are heading on the journey of our life. In his Lenten letter, Pope Francis reminds us that Lent is a journey to Easter.
A Vincentian Response to Climate Change
by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC Halifax | Feb 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Since the publication of Laudato Si in May 2015, several faith-based groups have initiated projects intended to support work in ecological conservation, environmental activism, and advocacy for climate justice.
The Pope Video • For Those Who Have Responsibility In Economic Matters
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 7, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Pope Francis - April 2018 The economy cannot attempt only to increase...
The Pope Video • Formation in Spiritual Discernment – March 2018
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 3, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Pope Francis - March 2018 The Church today needs...
The Pope Video • Say “No” to Corruption – February 2018
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 3, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption. Pope Francis - February 2018 His intention: What is at the root of slavery,...
The Pope Video • Religious Minorities in Asia – January 2018
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 6, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Religious Minorities in Asia -- Let us pray for all of them, so that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom. [youtube...
Pope Francis’ Poetically Powerful Insights
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis offered poetically powerful insights in his homily at midnight mass and his noon message to the city and the world.
The Pope Video • For The Elderly – December 2017
by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 9, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Elderly -- Let us keep in mind our elders, so that sustained by families and institutions, may with their wisdom and experience collaborate in the education of new generations. [youtube...
Cheering on Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus and St. Vincent de Paul are cheering Pope Francis, not only for calling for this annual day of remembrance of those who are poor but also for his casting it in the framework of the Beatitudes.
Pope Francis Issues Radical Challenge – Love not with words but deeds!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change
“It is my wish that, in the week preceding the World Day of the Poor… Christian communities will make every effort to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance.”
The Pope Video • To Witness to the Gospel in Asia – November 2017
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 4, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections
"The Pope Video" series continues! This month, the Pope asks us to pray for Asia -- an enormous continent where people of diverse religions coexist, and where Christians are a minority. Let us listen to their testimony and learn from their openness to others....