Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1

by John Freund, CM | June 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission

by Mary Frances Jaster | June 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.

On the Winds of Pentecost with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Elisabeth Scalia | June 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

At Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church through imagery of divine wind and fire. For Mother Seton—and for Catholics today—it’s within the storms and wreckage of life that grace is encountered, and new paths are revealed.

The Pope Video • For Families

by .famvin | June 4, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Families.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 11

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.

Lessons From My Christmas Conversion

by Heather King | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?

Vincentian Prayer Images: Praying In the Streets of Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Can we pray when we walk the streets of our lives?

What Did Pope Francis Just Say?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

“Hot button issues” vs. “Expanding horizons beyond conflicts”

Why the Church Shelters the Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections

Former Eastern Province Provincial, Fr. Michael Carroll, CM, reflects on Homelessness in a series of reflections. "Churches answer the call to shelter the homeless "| U.S. Catholic magazine Let me share some of the good that I have heard folks are doing to serve the...

Gospel Styles (Luke 2:22-40)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever thought of yourself as an evangelizer? There are different ways and styles of being an evangelist.

Brothers and Sisters to One Another

by Ross Dizon | Feb 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, giving his body up and pouring out his blood for us, shows us the love God has for us (1 Jn 3, 16; Rom 5, 8). So, we also ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Benedict cannot believe it when his sister, Scholastica, asks him to stay with...