by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 17, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), February 23, 2014 – Lev 19, 1-2. 17-17; 1 Cor 3, 16-23; Mt 5, 38-48 Let him become a fool so as to be wise (1 Cor 3, 18) We can belong to Christ and his kingdom only if we prefer divine folly to human wisdom and remember always and...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Formation
Vincentians as mystics??? Â For many followers of Vincent and Louise putting together Vincentian and mystic seems very strange. The followers of Vincent and Louise take a bit of holy pride in being practical, down to earth people. We are hands on people or in the... 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...
