Reflections
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa M. Hendey | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
New Wineskins
by John Freund, CM | June 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
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Catholic Families: Are they Mirrors of God’s Love?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This Vincentian Mindwalk started out as a virtual journey to Rome for the 10th World Meeting of Families in 2022. To...
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Contemplation: To Wait for God’s Own Time
by Tim Williams | Jul 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The church calls the laity to “fulfill their prophetic mission by...
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A Vincentian View: An Art Gallery
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I love to teach about the Psalms. When I do, the first image that I offer to suggest the breadth and depth of these biblical poems/songs is an Art Gallery.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Apr 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To offer the benefit of the doubt is to assume the best of somebody even when you are uncertain of the truth. Is this not what we are called to do in our encounters with the neighbor? Thomas, we are told in John’s gospel,...
Ruler and Savior, Lord and Messiah, Good Shepherd
by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is Ruler and Savior, Lord and Messiah. Yet he lords over no one; he serves and is the Good Shepherd who gives his life for the sheep. A ruler among Jesus’ own should not at all be like a ruler among the Gentiles. The latter lords it over others. The former, on...
Firewood for the Soul: Your Eyes, My Eyes
by Samantha Hill | Apr 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Learning from Our Children and Our Parents • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an incredible moment to behold that child, small but immortal; that child that God placed in my hands; that child that has brought me much love and many...
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
Eucharistic Gift – Wrapped In a Story
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.
Migrant Families in Rural South Carolina
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Apr 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The migrant families are actively engaged in all aspects of the life of the parish.
A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.
Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Do you remember learning to walk? Perhaps not. Yet, we were all once little children.