A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Reflections
Catechetical Sunday – Getting to know something… or… someone?
by John Freund, CM | September 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In all those years, I never dreamed of connecting Catechetical Sunday with the lyrics of the Broadway musical song “Getting to know you.”
AUSCP Annual Meeting 2024
by Fr. Louis Arceneaux ,CM | September 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Association of U.S. Catholic Priests had its annual gathering June 24-27 in Lexington, Kentucky.
A Vincentian View: Who Do You Say That I Am
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Jesus gathers his disciples and asks them an important question “Who do people say that I am?”
United With or Against Our Enemies?
by John Freund, CM | September 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies.
We Are All Responsible • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
All Catholic countries have placed charity in the law, but what has saved them is that they have not extinguished it...
Would We Listen If Cathedrals Could Speak?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Westminster Abbey began as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
The God Minute: Karen’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A Marian-themed reflection.
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Of course, the districts of Saint-Jacques and of Jardin-des-Plantes do not always give the spectacle of the same desolation. We know there shopping streets, poor but livable houses, narrow but well-kept rooms that retain remains of an old slack, waxed furniture, white...
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa M. Hendey | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
New Wineskins
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
What Wise People are in your Life?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
by Tim Williams | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...
Calm in the Middle of the Storm
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
By trusting in the Lord Jesus we can stay calm even when evil seems to triumph.
Firewood for the Soul: Risk for Reward
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jun 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.