Jesus comes to his own people and they persecute him. This will also be the fate of his disciples. They waver due to...
Reflections
A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist
by Pat Griffin, CM | December 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?
by John Freund, CM | December 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.
Contemplate the Baby Lying in the Manger
by Ross Reyes Dizon | December 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8
by Famvin Media Resources | December 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Journeying From Opposites To Equals
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I suspect we have all known relationships that should not have worked out… but did.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 9
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Praying for All Creation
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Throughout a month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.
Lose and Gain, Die and Live with Christ
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
With his teaching and life, Jesus proves that to lose is to gain, to die is to live. To belong to him is to embody this truth. Jesus calls fishermen Peter and Andrew. Right away, the brothers, as though they have nothing to lose, leave their nets and follow him. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Disciples of a “Foot washing Jesus”?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there enough evidence for us to be convicted of being disciples of a “foot-washing” Jesus?
Book Co-edited by FHA Coordinator Wins Award
by .famvin | Aug 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The book Street Homelessness and Catholic Theological Ethics has been awarded the second place on 2020 Catholic Book Award in the Catholic Social Teaching category
What are God’s Plans for the Members of the Vincentian Family during this pandemic?
by Sidney Batista França | Aug 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The world is suffering from a difficult and challenging situation. A pandemic has changed the reality of millions of people across the planet.
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?
The Paths To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Do homeless people choose to be homeless? There are many valid reasons for choosing shelters and even the streets over home— if there is a home at all.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories
by Vicente Hernández & Inmaculada Escribano | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this pandemic, we are learning not to lose sight of the risks and our absolute dependence on God, to make the most of each day that we live, and that we use these days to share more love with our family members as well as those outside our family circle … to dispense with which is not important.
A Vincentian View: The Power of Love
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.