Reflections

Vincent’s Constant Attention to the Presence of God

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | April 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Francis De Sales in his famous book, Introduction to the Devout Life, writes about “constant spiritual attentiveness” as the most assured means of spiritual advancement. In the spiritual life of St. Vincent, especially as given in the book of Louis Abelly, we come...

Could You Be Convicted of “Mercying?”

by John Freund, CM | April 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Over 50 years ago, a university student showed me a card. “If being a Christian were a capital offense, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”

Dear Church

by Mary Frances Jaster | April 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

The privilege of being part of the Vincentian Family Justice Representatives also involves a serious responsibility to learn and grow with issues of social justice.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Lightness of Divine Mercy

by Elisabeth Scalia | April 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For humans, finding a balance between justice and mercy is always difficult. But St. Elizabeth Ann Seton understood that God’s grace transcends earthly limits, and allows mercy to fall lightly from heaven on our hearts and minds.

Reach by Grace the Unreachable Star

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is not of the world. Nor are his true disciples. They get to reach what we who are humans find hard to reach....

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 21

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Live with a Higher Purpose

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Sep 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is a beautiful story which tells us about the importance living with a sense of higher purpose in our daily...

Homelessness – What Americans Believe and Why It Matters

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

It is not just beauty! Reality does seem to be in the eye of the beholder. And that is unfortunate. There is a direct line between how the public views homelessness and the policy choices leaders make.

Lenten Video Series: Day 19, Prayer Goes Beyond Ourselves

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 19: Prayer Goes Beyond Ourselves.

Entering “The New Temple” (Jn 2:13-25)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“Dense” is a one-word description for people who have trouble seeing beneath the surface of things.

Lenten Video Series: Day 18, Love God First

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 18: Love God First.

Crucified Jesus: Despair and Hope; Death and Life

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, crucified for the wicked is the best proof that God loves us (Rom 5, 8). It is enough for us to gaze on him to believe and live forever. It seems odd to me that the serpent that brings death is the sign of healing (Num 21, 4-9). But Jesus goes along with the...

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