Reflections

Where Do “Thanks” Go After Thanksgiving Day?

by John Freund, CM | November 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.

An Advent Journey With St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Introduction

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | November 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | November 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To prepare the way of the Lord, this is what all of John the Baptist’s being and doing is about. To prepare means, first of all, to preach repentance, to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 5

by Famvin Media Resources | November 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 2

by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Renewal for Our Call to Misison

by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.

Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was...

Has a Cell Phone Become a Basic Need?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 29, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Has the cell phone become a basis need for us… and those experiencing homelessness?

VLM/VMC Impact: The Decision to Be Vincentian at My Job and in My Life

by Emily Trefry | Oct 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 18: Recognize Myself as Fragile and Dependent

by Benito Núñez | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

There is no doubt that there is a need to recognize ourselves as fragile and dependent…

A Vincentian View: The Christ of Vincent de Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The pleasure of reading Vincentian authors on the meaning of Christ for Vincent, of looking at Vincent’s own writings and preaching, and of studying the events of his life has tendered me a blessing

Voting As a Sacred Act: Prayer and Reflections

by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Together, let us join in prayer each day for peaceful and just elections using this prayer and reflection.

Happy and Glad Followers of Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Oct 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us by words and deeds what true happiness is. That is because he wants us to be happy and glad to the fullest. Jesus proclaims happy the wretched in the eyes of the world. That is to say, he breaks the mold: he announces a counterculture; he fosters...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Asking Vincent About Patience

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