by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 10, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), February 16, 2014 – Sir 15, 15-20; 1 Cor 2, 6-10; Mt 5, 17-37 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor 5, 17) Jesus, with his announcement of the kingdom and his lifestyle, represents conversion and newness. But radical...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has  said “”Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops.” For this...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The series “Saturday Study Hall” explores a topic in greater depth through the resources of the Vincentian Encyclopedia. (A counter-part, Formation Fridays, explores the more practical resources of VinFormation.) Many will find it particularly interesting...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until  January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation – Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
by Beth | Jan 1, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
VinFormation presents a new video on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The text is from the article “Harvesting Wisdom: Theological Abundance in St. Elizabeth Seton’s Story” by Regina Bechtle, SC. Suggested uses: display this video at a small gathering use it...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2013 | Formation, Reflections
Direct service of the poor requires serious, consistent self-examination, deep prayer, and willingness to be converted. So writes James Cormack, CM, in a vintage article in the archives Spirituality Today*. Direct service of the poor requires serious, consistent...
