“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Reflections
Undervalued Gift
by John Freund, CM | April 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
Doubting Thomas – the Fact-checker
by John Freund, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 16, 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.
Anger that Is Just and Constructive as Jesus’
by Ross Dizon | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus brings in the kingdom of God and his justice. So, his anger blazes as he sees us looking out for just our own interests, not caring about those who are poor. A leper comes to Jesus, kneels down and begs him: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” The account...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 42
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Leave God for God
by Mary Frances Jaster | Feb 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What meaning does this have for MISEVI today as we prepare for an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia in April of this year? How are we called to “leave God for God?”
Firewood for the Soul: Comfort in others
by Samantha Hill | Feb 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
“Beauty” is in God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"What can compare to the beauty of God, who is the source of all the beauty and perfection of creatures? Is it not from God that the flowers, the birds, the stars, the moon, and the sun derive their luster and beauty? (SVP, vol XIII, no. 43). Vincent de Paul. [box...
“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.
A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.
I Never Knew I Missed the Point!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. Also, more times than I care to admit, I have been the one who missed the point.
Go around Towns and Villages as God Wants
by Ross Dizon | Jan 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has come so he may go around towns and villages and preach by words and by works, and as the Father shows him in prayer, the Good News. Before he makes up his mind to go around all of Galilee, Jesus goes off alone to a forlorn place to pray. He does so before...