My reflections come from many years of working in collaboration but as I write this it is with two non-Vincentian groups, with whom we Sisters of Charity of New York currently collaborate that are uppermost in my mind. Part 1

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by Carol De Angelo, SC | Jan 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
My reflections come from many years of working in collaboration but as I write this it is with two non-Vincentian groups, with whom we Sisters of Charity of New York currently collaborate that are uppermost in my mind. Part 1
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ mission was all abou teaching us to pay it forward. After all, God has first loved us and wants us to share that gift in our lives! Isn’t this what Jesus did? And it changed and is changing the world!
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Let us not settle only for what is necessary. The Lord does not want us to narrow our horizons or to remain parked on the roadside of life. He wants us to race boldly and joyfully towards lofty goals.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
John Allen pens an article entitled, A reminder that this Jesuit pope is also highly Franciscan. As always, I find his reflections thoughtful. Yes, Pope Francis is a Jesuit to his core, from his spirituality to his leadership style, and that's especially clear now as...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Nov 1, 2016 | News
Rome was not built in a day! Nor can 500 year old rifts be healed in one visit. But once again Pope Francis is reaching out to another periphery - exploring the Catholic- Lutheran relationship. Time will tell what fruit will come of this journey. Sr. Susan K. Wood, a...
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 1, 2016 | News, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., Superior General, participated in the Eucharist Pope Francis celebrated in the chapel at the House of Santa Marta, Vatican, on the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, September 27, 2016. On the homily of Pope Francis for that day, L'Osservatore...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
There are some great insights into St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Teresa in Saint Vincent de Paul and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Two Saints for Our Time found on our partner site "We are Vincentians" (vincentians.com). More insights can be had by reflecting...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
September 1, Pope Francis asks us to pray for creation. Last year Pope Francis declared September 1st as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis states that “The annual World Day of Prayer...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
“Sports make it possible to build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace,” says the Holy Father. “I dream of sports as the practice of human dignity, turned into a vehicle of fraternity. Do we exercise together this prayer intention?” On the...
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 18, 2016 | News, Pope, Reflections
Last Wednesday, July 13, Pope Francis did one of those amazing acts that we are getting used to. The media said that, after attending a routine visit to the dentist, he asked the driver of his Ford Focus, instead of returning directly to his offices, to deviate a...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 4, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
Pope Francis is urging Catholics to aid those who are suffering in Syria due to the ongoing conflict in the country, both in prayer and by taking in refugee families. Last Wednesday, June 1 (International Children's Day), Pope Francis called on Catholics and Orthodox...
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Few visitors to the Internet have not read about Pope Francis telling priests to “be shepherds with the smell of sheep." “The priest who seldom goes out of himself … misses out on the best of our people, on what can stir the depths of his priestly heart. … This is...