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Reflections
Indwelling (John 14:21-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Lord Jesus grew up in an agricultural setting, and so it’s no surprise that He draws on images that run through that world.
Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.
Contemplation: Invitation to Grow
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Advocate, Teach, Remind and Lead
by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive: Saint Irenaeus and Mother Seton
by Suzanne M. Wolfe | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace.
Empowered by the Spirit
by Tannous AL Khoury | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.
Gather the Scattered, Lost, Separated
by Ross Dizon | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ is our peace and rest. He is with us to gather those whom the bad shepherds have scattered, misled and driven apart. The apostles gather together with Jesus. They tell him how they have fulfilled the task he gave them. The Teacher, for his part, sees...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? II
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
JESUS SAYS, “GOD CHERISHES EACH OF YOU, PARTICULARLY THE POOREST AMONG YOU.”
Unaccompanied Minors at the Border
by Sr. Migdalia Flores, DC | Jul 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Migdalia, a Daughter of Charity who has been working in El Paso, is a member of the “confraternity of Vincentians on the Border.” Here she shares with us the first of two reflections.
Lawyer? Vincentian? Vincentian Lawyers!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A National Association of Vincentian Lawyers already exists in Peru. And others are springing up in other Latin American countries. Many hope to form an International Association of Vincentian Lawyers.
“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
by Marie A. Copeland | Jul 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
Choose the One Who Chooses Us First
by Ross Dizon | Jul 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus leads and completes the mission of those he sees fit to choose on his own initiative. They, in turn, keep their eyes on him; he shows them to be like him and do as he. It is Jesus who takes the initiative to choose his apostles, missionaries or those he sends. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? I
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Luke 4:18 – “He has sent me to… bring good news to the poor.”