Reflections
Remember Saying, “Are We There Yet”?
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.
A Canadian View: A Spiritual Evolution
by Jim Paddon | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.
Testimonies from the Latin American Missionary Encounter
by Karla Escobar | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth | 0 Comments
The Missionary Encounter for the American Continent (EMLA), organized by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), took place in Honduras from January 13 to 28, 2023.
The Way (John 14:1-12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Rereading Andre Dodin’s biography of Saint Vincent de Paul recently, I was struck with the phrase he used to weave together the various threads of Vincent’s life.
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Are Interruptions the story of your life?
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.
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Welcome Home Project Provides Safe Housing for Displaced Families
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.
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A Vincentian View: Lessons from Ozanam
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Labor Day, the beginning of the academic year, and the liturgical calendar (September 8) merge in drawing Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam to my mind at the beginning of September.
A Vincentian View: The Guardian
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
I like the term “guardian.” It has an association with St. Joseph. Frequently he receives the title “Guardian of the Lord” and “Guardian of the Holy Family.”
Learning to See What Jesus Sees?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
That day, as Jesus sat in the temple precincts, what impressed him? What caught his eye?
Clouds by Day, and Fire by Night
by Ross Dizon | Nov 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, our Shepherd, leads us along the right path. He spreads clouds as cover and fire to light up the night. He wants us to hope, not to fear. Today’s gospel speaks about signs in the sun, the moon and the stars. They show that the Son of Man will come soon in...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VI
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent would try to lift the poor out of their corporal and spiritual poverty and to make the rich put themselves at the service of the poor.
The Pope Video • People Who Suffer From Depression
by .famvin | Nov 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: People Who Suffer From Depression.
Do You Ignore “Nudges”?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A big storm approaches. The weatherman urges everyone to get to higher ground. In his rectory, a priest says, “I won’t worry, God will save me.”
A Canadian View: A Time for Change
by Jim Paddon | Nov 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As we see the changes nature provides to us, perhaps all Vincentians can take this time to examine how we might be open to some personal and organizational changes.
Saints Like Us (Hebrews 12.1)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
There’s an instinct to idealize the saints as entirely different from the rest of us, off in another league at some unattainable level of holiness and favor with God.
Are You a Vincentian Cricket?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
It is only in my later years that I have realized how he has influenced the Church of today!