vincentian spirituality

Get Up and Set Out (John 6:44, Acts 8:26-40)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This homily was preached on the occasion of the taking of Final Vows by a Vincentian seminarian, Alex Palacios, in Philadelphia, PA.

Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.

Paying It Forward (Acts 2:42-47)

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the Acts of the Apostles, we come across a behavior that is not quite self-explanatory.

Toward Jerusalem

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

We disciples of Christ profess to follow the Lord Jesus– and this week in particular, we would follow Him to Jerusalem.

Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 11, 2023 | Formation

With the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary approaching, please enjoy this presentation based on...

From Deep Within (Romans 8:26-7)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s a way of looking at our religion as a series of truths to be acknowledged and then followed out.

Drinking At The Fountain of God’s Word (Isaiah 55: 10-11)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

With this hot weather scorching many parts of the globe, it’s not hard to appreciate the metaphor the prophet Isaiah offers as a picture of how it is between ourselves and God — more specifically, between ourselves and the Word of God.

In This Together (Joshua 24; John 6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Our believing is not solitary. The quality of one person’s faith spills over into the religious convictions of all the others.

Acquiring A Taste (Ps 34,9; John 6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

People develop tastes for different things.

“Come Apart For A While …” (Mk. 6:30)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

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 | 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 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...

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