Articles for vincentian spirituality

“Come Apart For A While …” (Mk. 6:30)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

There’s a scene in chapter 6 of Mark’s gospel which has special appeal to anyone who has ever been caught up in an over-busy, fast paced life.

Gracious Acts (2 Corinthians, 8:7-15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A two-word phrase Paul inserts in his letter to the Corinthians is so brief as to go almost unnoticed, but it opens onto a truth at the heart of the Gospel.

Spirituality for Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | July 11, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

The following video discusses key attributes of Vincentian spirituality, particularly for conference members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. https://youtu.be/YuxS1ds4oPg?t=142 Deacon Jeff Montgomery serves as the Spiritual Advisor for the St. Vincent de Paul...

In The Boat (Mark 4:35-41)

by Tom McKenna, CM | June 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.

Gracious Acts (2 Corinthians, 8:7-15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A two-word phrase Paul inserts in his letter to the Corinthians is so brief as to go almost unnoticed, but it opens onto a truth at the heart of the Gospel.

Spirituality for Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 11, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The following video discusses key attributes of Vincentian spirituality, particularly for conference members of the...

In The Boat (Mark 4:35-41)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.

The Growing (Mk 4:26-34)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.

The Body and Blood of Christ (Exodus 24:3-8; Mk 14:22-26)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

There are actions that in their very enactment communicate more depth and meaning than the words that surround them.

Experiencing The Spirit’s Descent (Acts 10: 25-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When we meet love in our lives, we are experiencing The Spirit.

Setting Out (Acts 9:1-20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

As far as beginnings go, we’d have to look far and wide to find something more dramatic than the one portrayed in chapter 9 of the Acts of the Apostles: Paul knocked over and blinded on that Damascus road.

“First Generation Disciples”(John 10: 14-15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“Handing on the tradition” is a phrase often connected with matters of faith.

Living “As If”(Acts 4: Jn 20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Where are the assurances that these claims about Jesus rising to new life have any substance?

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

All of us have heard the phrase, “living in the past.” Usually it has a negative ring – – somebody missing out on the good things happening now because he or she lives on memories of a bygone day.