"On the day of the conversion of St. Paul, who is the 25th, this lady asked me —said Father Vincent— "to have a sermon...
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by Famvin Media Resources | June 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI - USA | June 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In 1969, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States commissioned a space flight during which Rusty Schweickart left the command module to actually walk in space.
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | June 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The basis for our hope is the Risen Lord who is with us. We need to have this strong faith and trust in Him.
by John Freund, CM | June 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Even those of us in advanced age remember the excitement and impatience. Four words – “Are we there yet” – captured our anticipation, excitement, and impatience.
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"On the day of the conversion of St. Paul, who is the 25th, this lady asked me —said Father Vincent— "to have a sermon...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought of interruptions as being the story of Jesus life? Let’s explore Jesus’ interruptions and what they can teach us.
by Sisters Francelly Perez and Julie Cutter, DCs | Sep 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
At the end of 2018, The Vincentian Family started to work on the Welcome Home Project to provide safe housing for 32 displaced families in Parramos, Chimaltenango.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is King David’s just shoot. He comes to make the earth brim with justice. How he wishes that we get the name “Lord-Our-Justice.” Monsieur Jean Gicquel, —he means well, though he picks the wrong time—, cannot but brim with zeal to help Monsieur Vincent. The...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
by Jim Paddon | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...