Reflections

Who is My Neighbor the Day After Election Day?

by John Freund, CM | November 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Recently I reread John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.

Sun of Justice That Saves and Heals

by Ross Reyes Dizon | November 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the sun of justice that enlightens us who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. The Ukrainians suffer very much due to the war. And life will be harder still for millions. For they are plunged into the cold and the dark; thanks to the sun for heat and...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 2

by Famvin Media Resources | November 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Marks on All of Our Hearts

by MISEVI Slovakia | November 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In August, the traditional weekly suburban children’s camp was held in Stara Boleslav in the Czech Republic.

Faith in the Redeemer

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As we are about to conclude the great season of Easter with the feast of Ascension and Pentecost, it is good to remind ourselves the meaning and the significance of salvific events we celebrated in this liturgical season.

The Pope Video • For Ecclesial Movements and Groups

by .famvin | May 13, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Ecclesial Movements and Groups.

Was Jesus an “Either/Or” …or… a “Both/And” Thinker?

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Last weekend Catholics read the same Gospel passage in church Friday and Sunday. Both times I had the same reaction. I never got past the first line. “Do not let your hearts be troubled?”

Warde, a story of providence

by .famvin | May 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

With a big smile and shiny eyes, Warde welcomes you whenever you visit; a visit she prays for every day, every week, every month.

Stepping Back To See More Clearly!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Poets are well known for helping us step back and see things we have not noticed before.

What is the Most Important Room In the World?

by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What is the most important room in the history of the world… and our lives? The Oval Office, Buckingham Palace? … Would you believe a simple “upper room” in Jerusalem! Why? Because in that room on the day we call Pentecost, the most powerful movement in history was...

Louise and Light (Isaiah 58: 5,10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Yet while walking those somber corridors, St. Louise came to discover right there in the gloom a flickering light that held her on course.

The Grasshopper Theory of Poverty and Change

by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.

Vulnerability and Victims of Clergy Abuse: Lessons from the Pandemic

by .famvin | May 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

As we continue our journey of healing and transforming the Church to the words and witness of Christ, both clergy sexual abuse and COVID-19 have become a part of our DNA.

Raise the Poor and the Helpless

by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has gone up heaven. And from his throne he looks down on earth to lift up the helpless from the dust and raise the poor from the dump (Ps 113, 6-7). Jesus tells his followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. And they quickly ask if it is time for him to raise up...