Reflections

Biblical Coverups and Gotchas

by John Freund, CM | October 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.

Just Servants of the Holy Lord

by Ross Reyes Dizon | October 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the image of the all-just God who alone is good. Before him and before God, no one is just. Last Sunday’s theme on prayer is back today. For Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. The two are in the temple to pray. And St. Luke lets us...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 20

by Famvin Media Resources | October 18, 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.

Diaries of Vincentian: Perú

by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | October 16, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

In our case, it tells the story of a family – young parents and their two children- who, after living on the streets, now have a decent place to call home.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 2

by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork by members of the Vincentian Family.

Renewal for Our Call to Misison

by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.

Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was...

Our Children and COVID-19

by Mary Ann Dantuono | Apr 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

According to UNICEF, children may be the hidden victims of COVID-19 as health systems buckle, borders close, and schools and businesses shutter.

Recounting The Good News (Lk 24:13-35)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

While not as central to faith as The Lord’s “doing this in remembrance of Me,” the recollecting we Vincentians do has its own way of bringing past graces into the now.

The Acts of the Apostles Are About Us – Today

by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We can read the Acts of the Apostles as interesting history detached from our lives. Or we can read them as stories about real people – people like ourselves, people facing the same issues we do today.

Remember Jesus, His Works and Words

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God and the Son of Mary, has risen! We should remember him and also preach him as our Good News (2 Tim 2, 8). We Christians love Jesus Christ although we have not seen him. And even though we do not see him now yet we believe in him...