Reflections

Do You Prefer Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?

by John Freund, CM | September 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16

by Famvin Media Resources | September 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.

United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?

by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.

Do Your Spiritual Hearing Aids Need Cleaning?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Lent is a time of listening… cleaning my ears to hear the Good News.

Tempt Someone Is Not What God Does

by Ross Dizon | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus let the devil tempt him just as we are tempted, though he did not sin. Hence, he can feel for us who are weak,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 17

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Change Agents – Our Heritage

by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?

Bond with God and with Human Beings

by Ross Dizon | Sep 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ embodies the genuine bond with God and with humans. Through him, fully revealed and done is the will of God. Jesus tells a parable to the chief priests and the elders of the people. Even we who live today understand it easily. That is because it is...