Pope Francis
Recognizing the Body Of Christ Today
by John Freund, CM | June 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
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 | June 6, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Compassion for the World.
The Pope’s Ambulance
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 4, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
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 | 1 Comment
Poets are well known for helping us step back and see things we have not noticed before.
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The Pope Video • Artificial Intelligence
by .famvin | Nov 14, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Artificial Intelligence.
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Exploring Laudato Si and Racism
by Jack Murphy, SSVP | Nov 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.
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Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)
by René Stockman | Oct 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.
‘Walk with Francis’ Pledge – more than “ice buckets”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2015 | News
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but there’s a new twist – this pledge is for Pope Francis. (Matt Hadro of (CNA/EWTN News). “The 'Walk with Francis' Pledge offers people the...
Vincent, Rosalie and the Pope – Getting to know Jesus
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...
Pope Francis: Are you sure he’s not Vincentian?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 13, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Among the many homilies and interventions of Pope Francis during his visit to Latin America, there are some that raise the question, "Is he a Vincentian?" He certainly expounds upon themes that any member of the Vincetian Family would find familiar. In a presentation...
SVDP leaders speak to Pope – What would you say?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2015 | News
Dave Barringer CEO of the SVDP in the United States writes July 2, 2015 of his 20 sec0nds with the Pope... If you had just 20 seconds to spend with Pope Francis, what would you say? We all have our daydreams of what we might tell the Pope, the president or another...
“Pope visits slums” – taking it personally
by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
"Pope visits slums" - taking it personally as a Vincentian Pope Francis on Sunday (June 12th) began his final day in Paraguay with a visit to the Banado Norte slum in the capital, Asuncion. I have seen similar headlines about each of the Pope's visits. But being a...
Fiji: Yes to Laudato Si
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 4, 2015 | News
Many times, a response to Pope Francis' Laudato Si comes in simple and direct ways. CM novice Marc Tapson of Fiji recounts one such response. During the month of June Sr Anna Wiwiek DC taught the novices of the Congregation of the Mission and Sisters of Our Lady of...
Robert Maloney – To Do list for Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Robert Maloney, C.M., the former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, lives in Philadelphia, Pa. He offers the following "to do" list for Pope Francis. Dear Pope Francis, On March 13, you told the world: “I have the feeling that my pontificate will be...
What does Laudato Si really say about the poor?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2015 | Formation
"Laudato Si" contains 61 instances where Pope Francis references people who are "poor". Here they are listed in the context of the paragraphs in which they appeared. Note: This is not meant as an outline of the Pope's thought but simply as a collection of his explicit...
“Do we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2015 | Formation, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, at the end of this reflection wonders whether "we unintentionally ignore the good will inherent in other faiths." He is currently in Rome at the invitation of the US Bishops for a three day event with Buddhist...