Reflections

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.

Going to Mary with Mother Seton and St. Catherine Labouré

by Tom Hoopes | November 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Vincentian Spirituality

by .famvin | November 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.

I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers

by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood 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...

Eyes on Earth Day – Eyes Closed? Glazed? Wide-open?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We often use images that speak of another’s awareness of something. Turning a blind eye! Eyes glazed over! Having one’s eyes wide open.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve

by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul

Laudato Si and the Indigenous Worldview

by Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI | Oct 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.

The Good Samaritan, Pair of Jesuits and St. Vincent

by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”

Giving Grants To Homeless People?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 15, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Is giving money to homeless people a way help them? It might be squandered, or spent on harmful habits. FACTS do not support such thinking.

Lessons learned during the pandemic, 16: Embracing through prayer

by Yasmine Cajuste | Oct 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Each message reminds us of the need to live our day in prayer, offering who we are and what we do for the good of our sisters and brothers.

A Vincentian View: A Shepherd’s Prayer

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Scholars generally divide the 23rd Psalm, the so-called Shepherd’s Psalm, into two parts.

The Focus of Prophecy and Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis

Trap Is All It Is, There Is No Doubt

by Ross Dizon | Oct 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus probes the heart and searches the mind. That is why those who seek to catch him and set a trap for him fall into it themselves. The Pharisees and their followers are against the payment of taxes to Caesar. The Herodians, on the other hand, are for it. But it...