Reflections

Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was taken from the Canticle of St. Francis Assisi, in which he compared the world as a common home, where the Mother Earth sustains and governs us with...

Eyes on Earth Day – Eyes Closed? Glazed? Wide-open?

by John Freund, CM | April 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We often use images that speak of another’s awareness of something. Turning a blind eye! Eyes glazed over! Having one’s eyes wide open.

Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.

What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?

by Mary Ann Dantuono | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.

All Things to All so as to Save All

by Ross Dizon | Aug 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Teacher who shows us by words and by works what it means to become all things to all for the sake of God’s kingdom.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 18

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Returning to the Sources

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Aug 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

“The up-to-date renewal of the religious life comprises both a constant return to the sources of the whole of the...

Bearers of Joy and Hope That Flows Over

by Ross Dizon | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and hope like his Mother. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of those who make up the Church to bring Christ to others. And he is the light of the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? VI

by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent comes to appreciate that the divine loving in Jesus is directed particularly to the people on the bottom rungs.

The Pope Video • Church on the Way

by .famvin | Aug 7, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Church on the Way.

Leaven or Fungus for “Thy Kingdom Come!”?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Leaven is “a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better.” Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. When are we leaven … and when are we fungi for the Kingdom?

A Vincentian View: Joseph in the Eucharistic Prayers

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

An important maxim in Christian tradition affirms simply lex orandi, lex credendi that can be rendered “The law of praying is the law of believing.”

August 6 – Transfiguration… or… Disfiguration?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Transfiguration – Disfiguration. We have a choice. Which light will we walk in?

Perishable, Yet Saving Just the Same

by Ross Dizon | Aug 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The Word becomes flesh; the imperishable, perishable. And he shares in our humanity so that we may share in his divinity. Jesus says that he is the bread that came from heaven, which makes the Jews grumble. They are sure that he is from the same land as they and as...