Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5

by Famvin Media Resources | July 5, 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.

Listening to Sounds in the ER

by John Freund, CM | July 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I write this Vincentian Mindwalk fresh from an unplanned 24 hours in our local hospital.

Advance Notice (Lk. 10:1-2)

by Tom McKenna, CM | June 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When breaking into any new territory, organizations send out what is known as an advance team.

Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?

by John Freund, CM | June 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Hopefully, you are blessed to have some wise people in your life!

Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.

Lessons From My Christmas Conversion

by Heather King | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?

Is Christmas Over?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I am asking whether Christmas is the celebration of a moment in the past or something that takes place in your life every day?

Building the Future After the Pandemic

by Jorge Luis Rodríguez, B., CM | May 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to share with you some information which I am sure you are all familiar with.

Vocation Sunday With Pope Francis and Two Vincentians

by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.

The Strength of Our Elders

by Nathália Meneghine | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

It is the elderly who can best offer us the resilience and the strength that we need to live through these days and do so with hope for the future.

Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...

A Vincentian View: Lessons Learned

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.

The Reality of the Church – Then… and Now

by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The church of almost 2000 years ago Many times we think of an idealized version of the early community as presented in the second chapter Acts 2:42 and repeated in the fourth chapter Acts 4:32 to highlight the importance for St. Luke. ... they devoted themselves to...

Center of Our Whole Being and Our Life

by Ross Dizon | Apr 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is our only gate. And no one should be more in the center of our life than he. The shepherd is the center of attention of the sheep. For he leads them. He leads them out, and then walks ahead of them. So, no wonder that the sheep recognize and heed his voice as...