Reflections

The Vincentian Family: A Fruitful and Flourishing Tree

by Vinícus Augusto Teixeira, CM | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Vincentian Family could be compared with a lush and youthful tree laden with fruit and adorned with flowers.

The Virtue of Holy Indifference

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In Christian spiritual tradition, the state of perfect acceptance of the will of God by an entire resignation is called as the virtue of holy indifference. It is not a virtue among many other virtues, but it is a state of virtuous life. There is a famous philosophical...

Merciful Commitment • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | July 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"So then, if there are any among us who think they’re in the Mission to evangelize poor people but not to alleviate their sufferings, to take care of their spiritual needs but not their temporal ones, I reply that we have to help them and have them assisted in every...

Are We a “Listening” Community?

by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I suspect we have all heard stories about or even lived with someone who was “hard of hearing.”

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope

by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to...

Do we play the short game or the long game?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,

Throne of Grace, Goodness and Mercy

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus endured the cross and now sits at the right of the throne of God. We will reign with him if we persevere with him in suffering and service. Even the disciples obsess about becoming great; they argue about who is the greatest. And to preempt all discussion and...

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

by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Saint Vincent believed that in imitation of Jesus, the essential mission of Christians is saving the poor.

Catholic Women Association

by Spalding Hurst | Oct 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Sisters Vinaya and Philomina attended the annual commissioning of Southern Denary of Malindi Diocese: Catholic Women Association (CWA).

A Path Forward

by Spalding Hurst | Oct 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in the Louisville Urban League and its “A Path Forward for Louisville” work.

Have You Tried Christianity?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,

Transforming lives at Sister Visitor

by Spalding Hurst | Oct 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.