St Vincent

Do We Understand “Body of Christ”?

by John Freund, CM | June 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

Do we understand “Body of Christ”? If we do would it challenge our way of thinking and the systems we live with?

Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling

by John Freund, CM | December 15, 2020 | Vincentian Prayer Images | 0 Comments

How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?

Systemic Change Begins with Education

by John Freund, CM | November 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.

Speaking Truth to Power

by John Freund, CM | September 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Pope Francis and St. Vincent spoke truth to power. What guidelines might be helpful consider in speaking truth to power?

What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.

“Standing Outside the Fire”

by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

“To set people’s hearts on fire,” this is how Vincent described our vocation. Paul wrote to Timothy… and to these seven men… “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”

“Bring Good News To the Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement

by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Mission statement is short. “Bring Good News to the poor.” Six words! They were the most powerful words in his life. What did these words mean to Saints Vincent and Louise? Us?