Reflections

For Future Generations!

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | July 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.

A Vincentian View: Sower, Seed, and Soil

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When I have the honor to preach to a Vincentian group, I sometimes take the opportunity to see if we have a record of Vincent speaking on the Scripture for that day.

Be Honest! Do We Prefer To Serve the “Good Poor”

by John Freund, CM | July 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Who do we prefer to serve? The “good” poor? When I am honest with myself, I realize I prefer to serve. someone whose poverty I understand.

Rush to Condemn and to Exclude

by Ross Reyes Dizon | July 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Lowly, meek and patient, Jesus bears with the weak and annoying. We learn from him to bear with one another and not rush to judge.

The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.

The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”

by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.

A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.

Obsess about Having Money and Security

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus teaches by word and deed that we cannot serve God and money. Hence, to obsess about making money is to reject his teaching. The man who draws to Jesus seems to obsess about being saved. For he runs up to him and quickly kneels down. Of course, he also...