The Missionary Encounter for the American Continent (EMLA), organized by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), took place in Honduras from January 13 to 28, 2023.
Reflections
A Canadian View: Reflections
by Jim Paddon | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.
“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”
Hope in the Darkness | Week One
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | November 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.
Advent Receptivity (Matthew 3:1-12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
One way to hear the Advent Gospel message is to put ourselves in the shoes of all those people walking out to that desert to listen to John the Baptist.
The Way (John 14:1-12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Rereading Andre Dodin’s biography of Saint Vincent de Paul recently, I was struck with the phrase he used to weave together the various threads of Vincent’s life.
What Fire Do You Feed?
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Feeding a fire! Who, me? Yes! … And me!
A Vincentian View: Weekend Reflections
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The liturgical celebrations of this past Independence Day weekend have challenged me.
An Unrecognized Challenge For the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
COVID 19 is by no means the only pandemic we face. We need to work together… That requires a culture of collaboration.
Eager and High-Spirited Sowers
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one who sows the word of the Kingdom. And he wants his followers to be eager and high-spirited sowers that he is. The wise and the learned say Jesus blasphemes, breaks the law and is possessed by the devil (Mk 2, 7. 24; 3, 22). But the simple folks...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent “Masks Up”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Some images don’t need captions. How would you caption this image?
A Saint Speaks To America From His Heart
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
I suspect you will feel moved, proud, and challenged by the words of Pope Saint John Paul II.
Vincentian Formation Through African Eyes
by Fr. Tom Esselman, C.M. | Jul 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This challenge of inculturation has led me to rethink the ministry of Vincentian formation. What does it mean to be a Vincentian formator in East Africa?
“Only the Vincentian Family came to help us”
by .famvin | Jul 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Latin America is now the epicenter of COVID-19. The Vincentian Family has stepped up to the challenge and continues to work with the poor.
We Need to Reflect on Other Pandemics, Equally Undesirable!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jul 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The coronavirus is not the only pandemic that we have to confront together.
The Pope Video • Our Families
by .famvin | Jul 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Our Families.