vincentian spirituality
Broadening The Frame (Matthew 15:21-8)
by Tom McKenna, CM | August 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
An important element in this nurturing is what could be described as a frame, the boundaries through which they have been taught to look out at the world.
Not Enough (Is 55; Rom 8:39; Mt 14:13-21)
by Tom McKenna, CM | August 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
An often-heard question: “Is there enough to go around?” Sometimes asked out of kindness, it can also arise out of fear.
Meekness
by Famvin Media Resources | August 7, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments
The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.
Receiving Communion (Mt 10:40, Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
After impressing on the disciples who he is and what he stands for, he declares, “whoever receives you receives me.”
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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.
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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...
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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.
What is the Vincentian Path? (Trifold pamphlet)
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
What is the Vincentian Path? This is the question addressed in yet another in the series of downloadable trifold pamphlets from Jim Osendorf, CM The Vincentian Path (pdf) Some excerpts... St. Vincent realized, just like Mother Theresa, when she worked in southern...
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2014 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Former Superior General Robert Maloney offered the following insights on Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi. As we approach a "trinity" of celebrations which includes Father's Day in the USA we offer the following as the topic for reflection in the series...