Many years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Vatican Museum of Modern Art with an accomplished artist. I thought I knew it well.
Reflections
What I Learned in the ER
by John Freund, CM | March 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Try to “listen” for the backstory of at least one conversation today.
A Canadian View: Servant Leadership
by Jim Paddon | March 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Servant leadership is term used within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and is likely familiar with many branches of the Vincentian family.
A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Have you ever considered that the stations of the cross (usually) encircle us when we gather in our place of worship?
A picture of polarization today?
by John Freund, CM | March 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Polarization is not new.
Win With the Victorious Over the World
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has overcome the world. That is why those who put their faith and trust in him cannot but win in the face of trials, woes, doubts.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 16
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Laudato Si’s Big Questions
by Owen Smith | Dec 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Laudato Si describes the integral relationship the many crises facing our world share.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (and Part 8)
by René Stockman | Dec 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 8 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Setting the Stage (Mark 1:1-8)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I read an account of a high school boy who had, as the story title put it, “Made it Easier to be Honest.”
Advent Prayers & Spiritual Exercises
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In 1657, St. Vincent wrote to St. Louise about how “to spend Advent well”.
Family Historians
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Matthew was trying to get his Jewish audience to think about the very unlikely people who played a part in salvation history.
A Canadian View: 2020 Vision
by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Three)
by Emile Ghali, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part Three
A Holy Nudge (Is 61; Jn 1:19-28)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
One of my favorite words, both because of the way it sounds and what it connotes, is “nudge”