Reflections

We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.

Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).

Youth, Protagonists of the Present Era!

by Barbara Fragoso | May 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We young people are constantly changing, involved in an environment of responsibilities and challenges … and doing all of this seems like a long and arduous mission.

“I know that God does not forget us,” Véronique, from the Mahama Refugee Camp in Rwanda

by .famvin | May 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Now that there is this coronavirus disease, the situation has gotten worse, especially for us who are old. We have even less food for all of us in the camp.

COVID19 – Insights for Vincentians

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Mindwalk is a vehicle for contact, inspiration, mutual support. In short, a place of mutual encounter where people share their experience, learn from one another and inspired in their following of Christ the evangelizer of the Poor.

Walking With Gregory To DePaul USA

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 14, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

As I read this story about Gregory’s journey, I tried to walk with him one of God’s sons as he found a welcome at Depaul USA in Macon Georgia.

A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Way to Minister

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent instructs them with the directive that they cannot think of themselves as set apart for the physical care of the poor nor for their spiritual wellbeing.

Vincent’s Secret Sauce for Change

by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

If Vincent had a secret sauce what might be the main ingredient?

Defender, One in Three, of the Helpless

by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Just like his Father, Jesus gives justice to those in need and defends the rights of the poor. Still and all, he gets them another Defender. Jesus lifts up his own. They are sad as he says goodbye. And they have the hunch that woe is coming. Is it time to strike the...