Reflections

I Thought I Knew the Apostles!

by John Freund, CM | March 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I have read and preached about the apostles for more than 50 years. I am just now discovering questions I wish I had asked… and prayed about.

A Vincentian View: Washed Feet

by Pat Griffin, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.

Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?

by John Freund, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.

Feed Other Humans First of All

by Ross Reyes Dizon | March 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end. For sure, the thirty pieces of silver cannot but feed even more Judas Iscariot’s greed. But does the traitor sell Jesus for a trifle, asking no high...

Deny Themselves, Bear Their Own Cross, Follow Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is all things to all. He leads those who live for others and deny themselves. For they do not seek their own...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Simplicity and Humility

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

For St. Vincent, to live according to the spirit and charism of the congregations is to live the virtues of the...

The Pope Video • For Women who are Victims of Violence

by .famvin | Feb 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.

How Build Community in our Divided World?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).

A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Three

by Jim Paddon | Feb 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.

Not Seeing Homeless Students

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 4, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

For too long and for too many students, the issue of homelessness has not received the attention it deserves.

A Vincentian View: Joseph and Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Since Pope Francis declared this the Year of St. Joseph, I have given this figure of our faith some attention. I have invited Joseph into my world and sought his instruction.

It’s All Pope Francis’ Fault!

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Since last October Jesus’ “story” has found a home in my heart to a degree I never expected. And it is all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story. What a challenge to change my way of thinking.

Persevere in the Faith and in Service

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus does not lose heart till he brings justice to the earth. As disciples we are to follow him and to persevere in the faith and in service. Job muses that life is but a drudgery. Hence, he seems to lose heart; it seems he is not going to persevere. Never mind...