Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6
by Famvin Media Resources | December 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
VLM Ireland News
by Madeleine Frissung | December 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Happy to report that it’s been a busy summer for the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) in Ireland.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Charity and Justice
by .famvin | December 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Charity and Justice.
A Time For Thanks
by .famvin | December 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
At this special time of the year when our thoughts turn to giving thanks, it is appropriate to reflect on the many reasons Vincentians have to be grateful.
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 3
by Famvin Media Resources | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Vincentian Voices Network: Let’s Celebrate Our Diversity
by Jim Paddon | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In today’s world, we tend to hear so much negativity whether if it’s the weather, sports, government or family.
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Vincent’s Trust in God’s Providence
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
For Vincent the only thing really mattered is to trust God’s providence.
When You Turn the Miraculous Medal Over…
by Rev. Carl Pieber, CM, Sub-Director General, Miraculous Medal Association | Nov 7, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
The front of the medal already proclaims the omnipotent power of Mary…BUT TURN THE MEDAL OVER, and the power of all of Salvation is made present.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)
by René Stockman | Nov 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing
by Jim Paddon | Nov 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 5, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic
by A married couple | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Given A Break (Ex. 22:20; Mt 22:38-40)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In his unaffected way, he was voicing a truth that runs across the whole length of the Bible and all down the avenues of our faith: “I give help because I have been helped.”
A Wheel or a Ladder?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.
Bright and Dull in the Eyes of God
by Ross Dizon | Nov 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ will come at an hour that we do not expect. That is why we must be ready and be among the bright, not among the dull. Four Sundays ago, we heard that among God’s guests were bad and good folks. Today we hear that the bright and the dull make up those...