Reflections
Looking Out and Looking Up (Luke 19:1-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Luke’s 19th chapter begins with a story of “two people looking.”
How Many Saints Do You Know?
by John Freund, CM | November 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I grant there may be few among us who have had the privilege of meeting the likes of the saint we call Mother Theresa. Yet, you and I have touched, or been touched by, saints.
Believers, and Not Just Thinkers
by Ross Dizon | November 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 1
by Famvin Media Resources | November 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
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A Vincentian View: A Triduum with Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The place of Mary sometimes surfaces in my reflections on the holy days of the Easter Triduum.
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Does God Love Us “For Better Or Worse?”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Does “for better or for worse” mean anything in the age of “prenuptial agreements?”
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Send Jesus, Send the Disciples
by Ross Dizon | Apr 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is God’s Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. And the Sent One, in turn, does not hesitate to send...
Acting with Compassion From the International Team of MISEVI
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Sep 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI continues to be a vital part of the Vincentian Family, even amidst a global pandemic.
Diaries of a Vincentian: A spoonful of hope! 5ml of vodka at a time
by Dee Mansi | Sep 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Mary searched my face for judgement. She really wanted to tell me her story of homelessness without feeling a gaze of disapproval.
Our God is Rich in Mercy: What does that Mean for the Missionary?
by Pat Regan, MCA | Sep 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let us consider the implications for the missionary of a God who is “rich in mercy.”
A Reflection on Recent Events in Our Country
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Michael Thompson, Bowie, MD, an affiliate of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise, USA offers his personal reflections on recent events in our country.
A Refresher Course – Homelessness and the Vincentian Family
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 3, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Justice and Peace, Reflections
A refresher course about the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance – What is the Famvin Homeless Alliance? Its Roots – Collaborative work of the Vincentian Family 400 Years Ago – Updates
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again
by Dee Mansi | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections
Keeping in contact with friends and family has been key to being mentally well during this time of pandemic.
A Vincentian View: Transforming not Conforming
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Paul’s guidance confronts me. I desire to heed his advice, but I feel the challenge and see the obstacles. Like much of Paul’s advice, no easy response presents itself.
Our Father – A Radical Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
Agree and Disagree in the Church
by Ross Dizon | Sep 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is in our midst as we gather together in his name. It is due to him that we agree with one other and with our Father in heaven. It is enough that two agree, that two or three gather.... So, in the first place, we do not need a megachurch. Nor is it needed, in...