Reflections

Gratitude for Blessings in Disguise?

by John Freund, CM | December 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

There is a story about an old Chinese farmer who lived in ancient times. He was the envy of his rather small village because unlike most of the other farmers, he possessed a horse.

A Canadian View: Reflections

by Jim Paddon | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.

“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“

by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”

Hope in the Darkness | Week One

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | November 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.

Have a Special Place? Does It Matter?

by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

You know the place! A place that helps you feel a sense of comfort, identity, inspiration… whatever you need at that moment! A place where you are nourished and grow. Let’s explore why such places are important in each of our lives.

A Canadian View: A Spring Renewal

by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.

Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Can I Learn From Covid?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

A student asks St. Vincent, “What can I learn from Covid?”

MISEVI and My Path to the Daughters of Charity

by Sr. Diala FARAH, DC | Nov 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

God revealed Himself to me through the people I was serving. I was expecting to bring God to them, but they were the ones bringing God to me.

Exploring Laudato Si and Racism

by Jack Murphy, SSVP | Nov 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)

by René Stockman | Oct 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.

A Wide-angle View – Vocations To the Charism

by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.

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