Reflections

Do You Do the Dishes?

by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Calls for social change are quickly politicized …therefore quickly colored red or blue, rarely purple. I wonder how St. Vincent would be colored?

Upset, Dismay, Annoy, Distress

by Ross Dizon | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the peace between natives and foreigners, whites and blacks, men and women. One, then, need not be upset by the other. Jesus says good-bye at length to his disciples. For he wants them to keep their faith in him; he does not want trials to upset them. No,...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXIII

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

Mother Deafness Is Real!

by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

How NOT to Imitate Christ

by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In this season, as we prepare for the birth of Christ, I am reminded of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.

To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton

by Lisa Lickona | Dec 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.

Videos from the Historic Vincentian Family Gathering Rome 2020

by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2020 | Formation, News, Other Branch News, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Here is a list of videos posted on Facebook for the first two days.

A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!

by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to think 2020 can also mean a year in which our social justice efforts demonstrate great vision through our 3-year national action campaign.

A Vincentian View: A New Decade

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!

Updating Our Mental Maps of Ministry

by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Are we aware of the changing landscape of poverty and new needs? Do we need to update our mental maps?

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...