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Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
by Ross Dizon | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
A Parable of the Bike
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.
Simple, Not Hidden • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord: 'I confess to you, Father, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.' I acknowledge this, Father, and thank You...
The Herald of Good Tidings
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the liturgical readings of the season of advent the book of Isaiah has a prominent place. Especially the passage, (Isa 40:1-11) in which we read about the voice which commands the herald of good tidings to “Cry out.” It is a solemn command to announce the good news...
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 1
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A beautiful reflection about “gift-giving”.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We are seeing the replay of decades of hostility in the region of Jesus’ birth!
Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.