Reflections

Did You Know That Pope Francis…

by John Freund, CM | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Did you know Pope Francis has Twitter accounts in nine languages and almost 53 million followers?

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9

by Famvin Media Resources | December 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

How NOT to Imitate Christ

by John Freund, CM | December 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

In this season, as we prepare for the birth of Christ, I am reminded of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.

To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton

by Lisa Lickona | December 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.

A Vincentian View: The Spirit and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.

Ever Know Something Was Coming But Were Unprepared?

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.

Breath that Creates, Gives Life and Renews

by Ross Dizon | May 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has come so that his followers, his sheep, may have life and have it to the full. He passes...

A Canadian View: 2020 Vision

by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…

Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.

Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Three)

by Emile Ghali, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part Three

A Holy Nudge (Is 61; Jn 1:19-28)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

One of my favorite words, both because of the way it sounds and what it connotes, is “nudge”

We Don’t Listen To Secular Prophets Either

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Israel’s prophets talked, but their audiences didn’t listen. Little has changed in 3,000 years. Like the prophets of the Bible, anyone who tries this nowadays is likely to be ignored or derided at best, if not silenced in a variety of ways.

Abode of Prayer and Hope for All

by Ross Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....