Reflections
Approach Jesus Christ with All Our Being
by Ross Dizon | January 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 13
by Famvin Media Resources | January 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa
by Lisa Lickona | January 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
When faced with suffering, St. Vincent of Saragossa and Mother Seton responded by letting themselves be loved. They gave everything over to the One who loves us, who wants us unconditionally.
Saying Goodbye To My “Big Sister”
by John Freund, CM | January 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We are all on a journey and our journeys have a pattern and overlap more than we realize. We are all on a journey to a “final frontier.”
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Sheep Who Do Not Have a Shepherd
by Ross Dizon | Jun 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, seeks the good of the sheep. He is not like those who steal, slaughter and destroy as they...
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 8
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Vincentian Voices Network: Removing Indifference
by Jim Paddon | Jun 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As I have stated in past articles, our biggest challenge is not hatred but indifference.
It’s All Pope Francis’ Fault!
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Since last October Jesus’ “story” has found a home in my heart to a degree I never expected. And it is all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story. What a challenge to change my way of thinking.
Persevere in the Faith and in Service
by Ross Dizon | Feb 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not lose heart till he brings justice to the earth. As disciples we are to follow him and to persevere in the faith and in service. Job muses that life is but a drudgery. Hence, he seems to lose heart; it seems he is not going to persevere. Never mind...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Seeing With God’s Eyes
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
God grant us the grace to see things as you do!
In the Midst of a World Pandemic, Hope Springs Forth
by MISEVI International Team | Feb 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In the midst of a world pandemic, a world of unrest, a world of uncertainty, there is hope. Hope is our faith.
A Sight For Sore Eyes
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
An environment of survival withers the hearts of our elderly, taking away their ability to dream. In this way, it cripples the prophecy that our young are called to proclaim and work to achieve.
Two Cardinals Celebrate Funeral of a Homeless Person
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jan 28, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
“May we be reminded of the words of St. Gregory the Great, who, when faced with the death of a mendicant from cold, said that Masses would not be celebrated that day because it was like Good Friday.”
The Call: Where and What? (Mk 1:14-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
God’s Call is a theme that runs all through the Scriptures. Where does God’s call occur and to what does it summon us?
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
Speak as Our Teacher Commands Us to Do
by Ross Dizon | Jan 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Word of the Father. So, he does not speak on his own; the Father who has sent him commands him what to say (Jn 12, 49). We, in turn, should only speak what Jesus tells us. God starts to speak, and just like that creation gets underway. That means, he...