Reflections
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | September 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?
by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.
There Is Enough
by Mary Frances Jaster | September 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.
A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
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Jesus – the Ultimate Bridge Builder
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Over a lifetime, we each learn the stories of where we fit and don’t fit, and who are our good and bad guys.
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Vincentian Lay Missionaries – Going Forth in Synodality
by Vilma Ravelo G., MISEVI Colombia | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
At this time we are readying ourselves to take part in the GREAT VINCENTIAN MISSION OF BAJO CAUCA AND LA MOJANA SUCREÑA whose theme will be: “Baptized in the Spirit to participate in building the Reign of God.”
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Reveal or Conceal God’s True Face
by Ross Dizon | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ food is to do the Father’s will and to finish his work. He thus keeps the true religion; he cannot but reveal...
Racism and Humankind
by Bernard Massarini, C.M. | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We, the members of the Vincentian Family in the United States of America firmly state: the lives of men and women of color matter; they are our concern and our sorrow.
Who You Calling a Vincentian”?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Who is a VIncentian? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? Let me suggest that it is a way of looking at things shared by a number of people.
Evictions: A Two-sided Problem!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 25, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Cynthia Griffith presents some stark facts about evictions faced by both renters and landlords.
A Vincentian View: Reconciliation
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks
Laudato Si – A Call To Change Our Way of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?
Illusions about Our Lord Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord. Those who truly know him do not have illusions about him. The Teacher gives the Twelve full disclosure. For he does not want them to have illusions about how much it costs to be an apostle. After all, this is what calling...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Recognizing the Frederics In Our Midst
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do we recognize this generation’s Frederic and friends in our midst today?
Diaries of a Vincentian: The Passage
by Dee Mansi | Jun 21, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
There’s much I have experienced about human nature as a school principal, inspector and lecturer, so surely I couldn’t be fazed by anything.
Father’s Day and the Fatherhood of God
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It’s common for people to perceive God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. I experienced my father as loving.