Reflections

From Matthew 25 to St. Vincent • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | August 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"These five virtues should be like the faculties of the soul of the entire Congregation. Just as the soul knows by the intellect, determines by the will, and remembers by the memory, so a Missioner should act only by means of these virtues." (CCD XII, conference 211)....

Zooming our way into a digital world?

by John Freund, CM | August 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In the American literary classic, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains and woke up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.

From Deep Within (Romans 8:26-7)

by Tom McKenna, CM | August 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

There’s a way of looking at our religion as a series of truths to be acknowledged and then followed out.

Praying the Our Father With New Ears

by John Freund, CM | August 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Many years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Vatican Museum of Modern Art with an accomplished artist. I thought I knew it well.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 34

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Firewood for the Soul: Greater

by Samantha Hill | Dec 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Servants of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"Mon Dieu! What a lovely title and what a beautiful designation! What have you done for God to deserve it? Servants of...

Whatever Became of Sin… and Compassion?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Compassion literally means “to suffer together.”

Rejoice in the Lord, for He is Near

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is near. He will rule the world and all peoples with justice. Hence, those who wait for him, and seek his kingdom, rejoice. The prophet Zephaniah bids those whom God has chosen to rejoice and sing with joy. For the Lord who fights for them and frees them is...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History X

by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent was convinced that the poor exist because society is badly organized and the wealth badly distributed.

Called to Evangelize and To Be Evangelized

by Mary Pimmel-Freeman, Director of Vincentian Mission Corps | Dec 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Attention to the realities of present-day society, especially to the factors that cause an unequal distribution of the world’s goods, so that we can better carry out our prophetic task of evangelization.