“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Reflections
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | March 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
A Closer Walk (John 2:13-25)
by Tom McKenna, CM | March 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.
“Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | March 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In my active years of helping families, I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
A Closer Walk (John 2:13-25)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.
Bear Much Fruit Means Die with Christ
by Ross Dizon | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus loves others to the end, to being lifted up on the cross. His death proves true that the grain of wheat that dies cannot but bear much fruit. Those who die with him bear much fruit also. Most of us, if not all, want to bear much fruit, to succeed as best as we...
Contemplation: To Do a Little Good – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In Monsieur Vincent, the 1947 movie about our patron’s life, he is asked near the end of his life if there is anything he wished he had done. His reply is simple: “More.” This captures the indefatigable commitment to new...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 47
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre
by Samantha Hill | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Three: Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration during Lent.
God Alone Suffices • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"God is an abyss of gentleness, a sovereign, eternally glorious being, an infinite good that embraces all good; everything in Him is incomprehensible. Now, the knowledge we have, that God is above all understanding, should suffice for us to have Him infinitely...
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Mothers and Mary – Model For Us As Church
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This week let’s look at how Mary modeled living life as Church.
On Earth as it is in Heaven
by Mark Pranaitis, CM | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
When I was a boy, maybe 6 or 7, Sr. Angela taught me and my classmates that heaven was this great place where we would praise God all day long for eternity. My response? “Huh? boring!”