There’s an instinct to idealize the saints as entirely different from the rest of us, off in another league at some unattainable level of holiness and favor with God.
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A Vincentian View: Beginning with Luke
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
During 2025, our attention for the Sunday Gospels of Ordinary Time finds its focus on Luke’s story of Jesus.
Gospel Eyes and Ears (Mark 12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Much is revealed about a person by observing what he or she notices. And that’s because what one spots is in large part determined by what that person values more and appreciates less.
Vincentian Eyes (Luke 12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An often-cited quote from Dale Carnegie: “Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw the mud, the other saw stars.”
“In serving persons who are poor, we serve Jesus Christ…” St. Vincent de Paul (presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | November 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
‘in serving persons who are poor, we serve Jesus Christ…. and that is as true as that we are here’. (CCD IX:199)
Stumbling Along ‘The Way’ (Mark 10:35-45)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Most of us know the image backing the word “scandalize;” i.e., somebody tripping over a stone in the road.
The Big Hearted (Micah 6:6-8; Rev 14:13; Lk 8:4-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“(Vincent) often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. In an article “As friends who love one another deeply – reflections on community living yesterday and today” Father Robert Maloney shares his reflections.
Maloney – The Cross in Vincentian Spirituality
by John Freund, CM | Apr 3, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Maloney – The Cross in Vincentian Spirituality
The Eucharist in Vincentian Tradition
by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
“The Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition – Love is Creative unto Infinity”
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...