"These five virtues should be like the faculties of the soul of the entire Congregation. Just as the soul knows by the...
Reflections
Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part Two of Two)
by Francisco Vilhena | March 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Part Two of Two of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.
Lent: A Time to Withdraw to be Ourselves
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | March 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
To Follow the Pope, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Did
by Tom Hoopes | March 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Peter is honored because despite his weaknesses, he loved and followed Jesus, and became the first pope. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also chose a difficult path, when she answered God’s call, and entered the Catholic Church.
The Pope Video • For Victims of Abuse
by .famvin | March 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Victims of Abuse.
Zooming our way into a digital world?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the American literary classic, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains and woke up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.
From Deep Within (Romans 8:26-7)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a way of looking at our religion as a series of truths to be acknowledged and then followed out.
Recognizing the Child Jesus Today
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…
Christmas – Testing Positive In a Homeless Shelter
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
I never cease to be amazed at how many times Invisible People stops me as they give voice to situations I had not thought of.
Advent Prayer from SVDP Young Adult Center
by Darcy O’Hara | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The St. Vincent De Paul Young Adult Center invites participants to transform the way they see the world, following the examples of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac.
A Vincentian View: And this will be a sign for you…
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This year something different in the Christmas readings captured my prayer and attention. Perhaps it suggests the times and the disposition of my mind and heart.
Incarnation – Call To Change
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus came to change our minds, not God’s! The Word became flesh to show us what God’s message and way of thinking looks like when lived humanly. Jesus is the living model of world-changing systemic change.
Spread the Unbelievable Good News
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A Savior has been born for us, who is Christ and Lord. This is the Good News of great joy that the angel brings. It must spread, for it is for all the people. The decree that there be a census cannot but spread. And that is why those of the house and family of king...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Gift Can I Bring?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What gift can I bring to those who have no room in the inn?
International MISEVI Meeting
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI International gathered 40 participants to hear the unique ways countries are accomplishing our mission of guiding, animating, and supporting the missionary presence of the laity.
Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Four and Last)
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
These days we are living are days, hours, months, the years of miracles. They challenge us to look for the hope in the miracles around us: of birth, of waiting, of death, of the promise of eternal life.