"As for myself, I don’t know, but God has given me such a high esteem of simplicity that I call it my Gospel. I have...
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Washed Feet
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.
Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?
by John Freund, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.
Feed Other Humans First of All
by Ross Dizon | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 21
by Famvin Media Resources | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
The Pope Video • For World Youth Day
by .famvin | Jul 28, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment:
Lessons From Those Flying Geese
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Just about everyone has seen a flock of geese flying in their trademark V-formation. They are a thing of beauty to behold…. if you can get beyond their negative effects at lower altitudes.
Trinity – Problem To Be Solved Or Mystery to be Lived
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life.
Addressing the Homelessness of College Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.
A Vincentian View: The Life Within
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.
Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Worshipers of the Father in Spirit and Truth
by Ross Dizon | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies what to worship the Father in Spirit and truth means. Hence, we Christians are to be such worshipers. We humans can spoil everything (SV.EN XI:247. 249. 310. 313. 388; SV.EN XII]:92. 131. 139). We spoil worship of God even, and so become false...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XI
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Remember that when you leave meditation and Holy Mass to serve poor persons, you lose nothing…”
Our Faith Encouraged Us In Our Mission To Serve
by Mary Cleire Miguel, Angela Valdellon & Karen Cabula | May 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Guidance services from a Vincentian school during this time of Pandemic.
The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.
First Aid or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.