Reflections

Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism

by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.

A Vincentian View: Acts of the Apostles

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

One of the great blessings of the Easter Season is the way in which the church directs our attention to the Acts of the Apostles in both the weekday and the Sunday readings.

Mayday! Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices

by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!

Distinctive Mark of Christ’s Disciples

by Ross Dizon | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the proof that God loves us. Sent by God, he teaches us to love. He makes love the Christians’ distinctive mark and the means of salvation. Judas leaves so as to carry out fully the betrayal. And this treasonous leave is a distinctive sign that Jesus’ hour...

A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?

How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.

Contemplate the Baby Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Savior, Messiah and Lord. To know and accept him, we first have to contemplate the baby lying in the...

Share in Jesus’ Anointing and Mission

by Ross Dizon | Jan 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one anointed with the Spirit. God has sent him to bring the Good News to the poor. To belong to him is to share in his anointing and sending. The baptism of Jesus identifies him as God’s beloved Son, with a share in divinity. But it also suggests that he...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Preaching by Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Do we realize that our lives preach?

Reality and Hope

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Jan 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

These harsh realities sadden the hearts of the members of the Society and the Vincentian Family. We cannot, however, lose hope that the situation will improve.