Pope Francis
The Pope Video • For Deacons
by .famvin | May 9, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“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 | 1 Comment
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 | April 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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 | April 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Liberation from Addictions.
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Laudato Si and the Indigenous Worldview
by Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI | Oct 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.
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The Good Samaritan, Pair of Jesuits and St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
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The Focus of Prophecy and Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
Pope Francis – See, Judge, Act
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2015 | Formation
Pope Francis - See, Judge, Act A prominent theologian remarks on the structure of the encyclical Laudato Si of Pope Francis. He points to the See - Judge - Act methodology. The following highlights this methodology for the followers of St. Vincent de Paul and...
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2015 | Formation
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
Praise Be || Laudato Si
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
The Church must always surprise – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
St. Vincent surprised himself… and 17th century France! Can we allow ourselves to be surprised and become a surprising Church.
Pope – Jesuit? Franciscan? Vincentian?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2015 | News
“Christians could kneel in veneration when a poor person enters the church.”
Cardinal speaks on Women’s Leadership in Conflict Resolution
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2015 | News
Cardinal speaks on Women’s Leadership in Conflict Resolution
Vincentian approach – spiritual and corporal works of mercy
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2015 | Vincentian Family
In writing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis wrote.. "It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy." John Prager recently offered Vincentian Perspectives for us to consider....
Why a Jubilee Year of Mercy? Pope Francis answers
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2015 | News
“Simply because the Church, in this time of great historical change, is called to offer more evident signs of God’s presence and closeness.”
Holy Year “back to basics” – Mercy
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2015 | News
Holy Year call “back to basics”