Jesus, in life and in death, is one with those who are poor, who have no power, whom others cast out. Hence, we cannot...
Reflections
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Firewood for the Soul: Lightning Speed
by Samantha Hill | Mar 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Investment or Expense?
by Lindsey Adams | Mar 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age
by Dr. Linda M. Sama | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
The Light That Beckons (Mt 2: 1-12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Stories can bring delight. And if there ever was a story that has sparked delight among believers, it’s the one about those three travelers from the East…
Vincent As a Seeker
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”
Fill Our Life with Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Jan 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the bread of life. Those whose life is full of him have their fill. To go to him and to believe in him is to hunger and thirst no more. To fill their life with Jesus Christ is one of the things that missionaries are to remember (SV.EN:276). And all those,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 38
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: This Love we Speak of
by Samantha Hill | Jan 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
On the Edge of a Heart Attack • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"The souls of poor persons have the image of God imprinted upon them, and therefore we're bound to honor the Blessed Trinity in them." Vincent de Paul (CCD:VII:conference 10). Reflection: A simple sentence but...what a sentence! A lucid...
An 8-year-old Jesus Figure
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We all know the story of a young Jesus who amazed the learned rabbis in the temple.