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.
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by Caroljean Willie, SC, Ph.D. | December 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“We need a conversion which includes everyone since the environmental challenge we are undergoing and its human roots, concern and affect us all.”
by .famvin | December 5, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a Life of Prayer.
by John Freund, CM | December 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
by Molly Seeley, Institute of Global Homelessness | November 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
We need to look not only at housing those already on the street, but also at addressing the root reasons that people become homeless in the first place.
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.
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.
by .famvin | Feb 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.
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.”
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....
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 14, 2017 | News
In the unique setting of St. Peter's Square in Rome, today 14 October more than 10,000 members of the Vincentian Family from all over the world have had a very special encounter with Pope Francis. Our day began in the morning, when lay and consecrated members of the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2017 | News, Pope, Vincentian Family
On Saturday Pope Francis said Vincentians must adore, welcome and go! Vincentians should share God’s love with action and service – “and that we can’t just sit around and wait for other people to perform our vocation.” “Love is dynamic, it goes out of itself,” the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 14, 2017 | News, Pope, Vincentian Family
You can watch the goings on this Saturday on EWTN - the Global Catholic Network. Times above are EDT (New York USA) times. Check in the “Watch Live” section. If you're not sure, click here to go to EWTN.COM or click the image below the rest of the schedule to find...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2017 | Formation, Pope, Systemic change
Pope Francis recently invited us to … “act personally instead of just looking and criticizing the work of others from the balcony,”
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 7, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections
"The Pope Video" series continues! https://youtu.be/Csr1ZgYSZss His intention: Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Pope Francis - October...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 3, 2017 | News, Pope, Social
For the next World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis wants the Catholic Church to make a contribution to the mounting issue of "fake news," in part by seeking to promote "professional journalism which always seeks the truth, and therefore a journalism of...
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 27, 2017 | Formation, News, Pope
Pope Francis offers us a few words on the main feast of the whole Vincentian Family! On the occasion of the commemoration of Saint Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis has written a beautiful reflection to all of us who live the Vincentian charism, which we reproduce below:...