Reflections

65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service

by Tom McKenna, CM | October 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.

Biblical Coverups and Gotchas

by John Freund, CM | October 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.

Just Servants of the Holy Lord

by Ross Dizon | October 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the image of the all-just God who alone is good. Before him and before God, no one is just. Last Sunday’s theme on prayer is back today. For Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. The two are in the temple to pray. And St. Luke lets us...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 20

by Famvin Media Resources | October 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Create in Us a Clean Heart

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

During this season of Lent, I have had the opportunity to read daily reflections from two different books. One that was particularly striking to me was from Give Us This Day, and was written by Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB.

The Passion of Christ

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The famous 2004 film, The Passion of The Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, depicted very vividly the passion which Jesus...

Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination

by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?

Grace that Transforms the Heart and Makes us Sisters and Brothers

by Javier F. Chento | Aug 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

There are Christian songs that have become universally known and that we know how to hum or at the very least, their melody is familiar to us. One of those songs that has surpassed its author is “Amazing Grace.”

To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part I)

by .famvin | Aug 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1

The Challenge that Young Vincentians Face During this time of Pandemic

by Sidney Batista França | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.

Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.