Reflections

Visions of a Better Future of Glory

by Ross Reyes Dizon | February 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the risen Son of Man. And he is so, for, though the Son of God, he was a servant and obeyed to death on the cross. He makes our visions of glory come true. Peter does not like what Jesus says about his visions of what is to come. They seem terrible to...

‘They Possess God’: Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole

by Lisa Lickona | February 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

It’s no wonder that Mother Seton and Blessed John of Fiesole, the Dominican friar known as Fra Angelico, experienced God so intensely in Italy, a land of splendid Catholic art and liturgy.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 18

by Famvin Media Resources | February 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part One)

by Francisco Vilhena | February 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Part One of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.

MISEVI Colombia On Mission – Bajo Cauca and La Mojana Sucreña

by Mary Frances Jaster | Aug 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

From July 8 – 17, 2023, members of MISEVI Colombia accepted a call to mission among people who live in impoverished areas in parts of Colombia.

Called to Continue the Mission of Jesus

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Aug 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In the gospel of Luke, we have the great mission statement of Jesus: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he...

Turn the Medal • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"I must not judge a poor peasant man or woman by their appearance or their apparent intelligence, especially since...

We Don’t Listen To Secular Prophets Either

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Israel’s prophets talked, but their audiences didn’t listen. Little has changed in 3,000 years. Like the prophets of the Bible, anyone who tries this nowadays is likely to be ignored or derided at best, if not silenced in a variety of ways.

Abode of Prayer and Hope for All

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....

Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling

by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?

Advent: A Season of Peace

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 7)

by René Stockman | Dec 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 7 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.

Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Two)

by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Joe Agostino, CM, from the Vincentian Family Office offers a brief video on Advent.

Did the Mother of God Speak Spanish?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.

What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.

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