Reflections

Going to Mary with Mother Seton and St. Catherine Labouré

by Tom Hoopes | November 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Vincentian Spirituality

by .famvin | November 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.

I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers

by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”

A Vincentian View: Thanks for Saving Us

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the Gospel of the day, we hear the crucified Christ ridiculed at the end of his life. Listen to the way in which each group mocks Jesus.

Learning From Roller Coasters

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Riding a roller coaster! One of the thrills for children is when their parents take them to a major amusement park.

A Vincentian View: The Spirit and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.

Ever Know Something Was Coming But Were Unprepared?

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.

The Daughters of Charity prevent hunger among single mothers in Ethiopia during COVID-19

by .famvin | Jun 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Being a single mother of four is always a challenge, even more during a global pandemic.

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 Reyes 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...