Reflections

Cycle of Hope

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.

To Trust God and Repent | Week Two

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | December 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Two: To Trust God and Repent.

A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 6 Comments

An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022

Mom, How Long Until Christmas?

by John Freund, CM | December 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!

A Vincentian View: Good Friends

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.

Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).

Defend Those Who Are Poor and Helpless

by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus lives. That is why they see him and live those who believe in him, and love him. The Spirit of truth does not...

Thinking Through the McCarrick Scandal

by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

The “McCarrick Report” is gut-wrenching. How do we make sense of it? What can we learn?

A Homeless Veteran and Cancer Survivor

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Lucrecia is a cancer survivor and was in the army for four years. She lives homeless in a tent in Los Angeles’s Koreatown.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People

by Juan Carlos López López | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We have awakened and reinforced feelings of unity, prudence, commitment and love for others. We have also had feelings of sadness caused by the reports of so many infections and deaths.

A Vincentian View: Healing

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.

A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan

by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Ability to Hasten the Coming of the Lord

by Ross Dizon | Nov 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shares with us his anointing and mission to bring the Good News to the poor. He gives tasks to each one according to one’s ability. By the grace of God, we have the ability to believe in Jesus. But when he comes after a long time, will he find faith on earth?...