The deep desire of lay people to respond to the grief and the anguish that is presented to them and to receive joy and hope is so reflective of what St. Vincent and St. Louise began more than 400 years ago.
Reflections
Firewood for the Soul: Who Do You Say I Am?
by Samantha Hill | April 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | April 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
The Pope Video • For Parishes
by .famvin | Feb 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Parishes.
St. Blaise, Mother Seton, and Meeting Jesus in Our Physical Ailments
by Danielle Bean | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Mother Seton was no stranger to illness and suffering within her family. By her example and through St. Blaise’s intercession, we can place our family’s health in the Lord’s hands, confident that He will bind up our wounds.
Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking
by Dee Mansi | Aug 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Modern slavery – It’s happening all around us in places we might visit on a regular basis
Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context
by Mark McGreevy and Molly Seeley | Aug 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This blog provides a snapshot of how different countries, systems and cultures are responding to the impact of COVID on homeless populations.
The Pope Video • The Maritime World
by .famvin | Aug 8, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Maritime World.
Please Don’t Tell Anyone
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
When You Can’t Find “That Room”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.
A Vincentian View: The Cost of Kindness
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important.
“Seeing” – the Necessary Beginning of Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
St. Vincent’s pastoral insight was “See, Judge and Act.” It all began with “Seeing”!
Alone, Without Jesus We Do Sink
by Ross Dizon | Aug 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus does not leave us alone especially in tough times. He stretches out his hand and catches us, so that we may not sink. The disciples go ahead by themselves in a boat. Meanwhile, Jesus dismisses the crowds. He, then, goes up on the mountain by himself to pray. ...