I came across a poem entitled “To the Unknown God.” This heading conveys two things.
Reflections
Could Someone Convict You of “Mercying?”
Over 50 years ago, a university student showed me a card. “If being a Christian were a capital offense, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”
Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid
Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.
Renewing Ourselves Through Simplicity and Forgiveness: A Reflection at New Year’s Eve
This reflection at the end of the year encourages us to embrace simplicity and forgiveness, inspired by the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul, as a way to renew our hearts and relationships. By letting go of resentment and deceit, we can live authentically, heal wounds, and build stronger connections with others and God.
Born Once More for Welcoming the Word
Jesus, God’s Son, born of a woman, is human like us. And he wants us to be born once more and be divine like him.
The Holy Innocents and the Cry for Justice: A Vincentian Reflection on the Dignity of the Most Vulnerable
The Feast of the Holy Innocents calls us to reflect on the ongoing suffering of innocent lives lost due to war, famine, and injustice. The Vincentian charism urges us to promote human dignity and respond with compassion, solidarity, and action to the needs of the poor and marginalized, following the example of St. Vincent de Paul.
I Feel Most Loved When…
I feel most loved when…Have you ever tried to answer that question for yourself? It’s a great question that can reveal things that have been hidden in your consciousness.
Look for and Understand Jesus Christ
The Word, who is God, has become flesh and has dwelt among us. Hence, for us to want to meet him means we must look for him among us.
Partnering For the Gospel
A homily preached to a group of retired Vincentians gathered for daily Eucharist in their Philadelphia Infirmary.
Who Knew a “manger” Could Speak?
“What then does the manger tell us? It tells us three things, at least: closeness, poverty and concreteness.“
Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team
In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Contemplation: Light and Courage
Vincentian spirituality emphasizes trust in Divine Providence and the importance of discerning and acting on God’s will, a process that requires reflection and attentiveness to the events and people in our lives. Bl. Frédéric Ozanam exemplified this struggle, learning to abandon himself to God’s will and seeking both the clarity to discern it and the courage to act upon it.
