Reflections

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

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...

Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness

by Ross Dizon | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the true vine. He gives the branches that remain in him the sap that gives them life and strength and makes them bear plenty of fruit. Jesus uses the allegory of the vine and the branches. He does so since he wants to make clear how his disciples should...

Firewood for the Soul: Run Down

by Samantha Hill | April 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Experience, the Mother of Knowledge • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | April 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public assemblies, but by going up to the hovel of the poor, sitting at their bedside, suffering the cold they suffer. Then, in friendly conversation, we have...

Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.

A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.

Pope Francis – Mothers Keep Things Together!

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

“The scandal of the manger” – A New Year’s “mindwalk” using the words of Pope Francis.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 37

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins

by Mary Frances Jaster | Jan 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

MISEVI International is hosting an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia, April 10-13, 2024. Our theme, Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins, reflects not only the future of MISEVI, but also our rootedness in the Gospel.

Firewood for the Soul: Mirror Image

by Samantha Hill | Jan 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

See and Hear the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Dizon | Dec 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Word made flesh and he is in our midst. Those who do not fail to see and hear him, and do what he says, turn into relatives of his. It looks like Jesus does not find it hard to see and hear folks tell him, “Your mother and brother are out there and want...

Five Vital Points • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"You should know, Sisters, that Our Lord willed to experience in His own person every kind of distress imaginable. The scriptural expression is that He willed to be regarded as a scandal to the Jews and a folly to the Gentiles (1 Cor 1:23) to show you that you can...

Nunc Dimitis: The Christmas Song of Simeon

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

St. Luke concludes the good news of Christ’s birth with this beautiful canticle of Simeon, which traditionally is called as Nunc Dimitis; “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you...

Homes in the Kingdom of Heaven

by Ross Dizon | Dec 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is like us in all things but sin. He is not a stranger to the joys, sorrows, light and glory that our homes know. They say that tough times bring out the best and the worst in us and, of course, in our homes. In the face of crises and uncertainties, some folks...