Reflections

Have We Reimagined Labor Day?

by John Freund, CM | August 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Regardless of how you imagine Labor Day many, weather permitting, will enjoy outdoor BBQs. This in turn reminds us of the struggle get the fire started… and it keep it going.

A Vincentian View: Labor Day

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We can imagine Jesus spent much of his life in honest labor working with his hands and serving his community by his daily efforts.

Is Jesus an Obnoxious Guest?

by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Just imagine! You spent a lot of time, money, and energy in preparing a dinner party… perhaps a wedding or a birthday.

Contemplation: Who Do They Say That We Are?

by Tim Williams | August 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “Who do the people say that I am?” Christ asked of his disciple, before asking, “And who do you say that I am?” He was not surprised to receive two different answers, despite the fact that He never wavered in telling all...

Ambitions that Are Selfish and Unfettered

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Christ on the cross is the last of all and the servant of all. He puts to shame all those with ambitions to be the...

Firewood for the Soul: A Spirit of Solidarity

by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Sep 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

The Fundamentals of our Faith • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Sep 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Our century has forgotten to such an extent the Christian language of our parents that it is difficult to speak...

A Vincentian View: Tongues of Fire

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.

Let Me See Again!

by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

The blind beggar never saw it coming! No pun intended! I mean it quite literally. He was no doubt hoping and praying that someday he would be able to see. But did he ever think that it would actually happen that day. .. and in an encounter with Jesus? (Luke 18:35) The...

Contemplation: A Model To Follow

by Tim Williams | May 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org When we hear the word “leader” we naturally think of a great general, a head of state, one of those celebrity CEOs, or even a star athlete leading a team to victory. The great leader is an American archetype: charismatic,...

Teachers and Baptizers of All Nations

by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has been given all power in heaven and on earth. So, he wants us to be teachers and baptizers of all nations in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. As they speak of the three persons in one God, Christian teachers and thinkers use...

Firewood for the Soul: Trustworthy

by Samantha Hill | May 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Responsible for Proclaiming the Word of God • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | May 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Dear friend, we have not faith enough; we are always looking for the re-establishment of religion by political means; we dream of a Constantine who, with one blow and one effort, would bring back the nations to the fold. The fact is we don't really know the history of...

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