Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8
by Famvin Media Resources | December 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Collaboration for Social Impact
by .famvin | December 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Collaboration for Social Impact.
A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
Should You Rethink How You Think?
by John Freund, CM | December 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized times.
Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
by .famvin | May 18, 2023 | Formation, News, Reflections
St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
Praying With Art
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I just discovered this rich resource for all of us visual learners who follow “Praying Our Heritage”
Venezuela MISEVI in Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A group of 5 MISEVI missionaries embarked on their adventure with the slogan GO WITHOUT FEAR TO SERVE.
Laudato Si: Everything is Connected
by Caroljean Willie, SC, Ph.D. | Dec 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
“We need a conversion which includes everyone since the environmental challenge we are undergoing and its human roots, concern and affect us all.”
Prepared To Serve The Poor
by Catherine Louise B. Ingente | Dec 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection by a student and Girl Scout from Sacred Heart College (Quezon Province, Philippines) on serving a community in need.
The Pope Video • For a Life of Prayer
by .famvin | Dec 5, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a Life of Prayer.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 6)
by René Stockman | Dec 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 6 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Advent Reflection on Humility
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Are we humble enough to believe that He who is mighty can do great things?
The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
A Canadian View: A More Just World
by Jim Paddon | Dec 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As a Canadian and close neighbour to our Americans friends, we are always interested in what is happening in the USA.