Reflections

Distinctive Mark of Christ’s Disciples

by Ross Dizon | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the proof that God loves us. Sent by God, he teaches us to love. He makes love the Christians’ distinctive mark and the means of salvation. Judas leaves so as to carry out fully the betrayal. And this treasonous leave is a distinctive sign that Jesus’ hour...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXII

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service

by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.

A Polarized Church – Then and Now

by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Often, history can be boring. It seems little connected to our lives. That is unless it is our history!

Mom, How Long Until Christmas?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

VLM Ireland News

by Madeleine Frissung | Dec 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Happy to report that it’s been a busy summer for the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) in Ireland.

Something More (Mt 5:17-37; I Cor 2:6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Under modern-day pressures to bring the Good News to the poor, may the Vincentian Family continue to rely on that Something More.

Working For the Credibility of the Gospel During Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Saint John Paul II said to Vincentians in 1986 “ …search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long-term solutions; adaptable and effective concrete solutions. By doing so, you will work for the...

Lenten Video Series: Day 12, Road to Damascus

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 12: Road to Damascus.

Heed Everything that Jesus Tells Us

by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus speaks with us and tells us everything. He fills those who, hungry and thirsty for a full life, heed everything that he tells them. The Samaritan woman does not expect Jesus to ask her for a drink or heed her words. But Jesus does both. For he does not look down...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Did Something About Homelessness

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