Reflections

Feed Other Humans First of All

by Ross Dizon | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end. For sure, the thirty pieces of silver cannot but feed even more Judas Iscariot’s greed. But does the traitor sell Jesus for a trifle, asking no high...

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.

Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life

by John Freund, CM | March 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.

“Homelessness is a silent war on children”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really wonder how many would have guessed age 11, much less that it is a well-researched fact. (as of January 2022). More info at this link Cynthia Griffith...

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.

Five Faces of Justin De Jacobis

by Javier F. Chento | Jul 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

If I had to pick a single Daughter of Charity to present to the sisters as a model, I would pick Rosalie Rendu. If I had to pick a single missionary to present to the confreres, I would pick Justin de Jacobis.

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.

Experiencing The Spirit’s Descent (Acts 10: 25-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When we meet love in our lives, we are experiencing The Spirit.

Unrecognized Experts

by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

People experiencing poverty have an expertise that can not be taught in a classroom. They know their situation from the inside. They understand many dimensions of poverty that may not occur to us.

Noise, Driving Wind, Tongues of Fire

by Ross Dizon | May 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit that comes from the Father (Jn 15, 26). And not to have this Spirit is not to belong to Christ, and not be but noise. It is not that God likes noise. In fact, he was in a soft whisper (1 Kgs 19, 12). But he has to vie for people’s...