Reflections

Whose Plan is it Anyway?

by Maria Robb DC | September 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Children often ask me if me if I was born a ‘nun.’ I guess of all my sisters and brothers, I was perhaps the least likely candidate for that as we are growing up!

Crucible That Tests Our Hearts

by Ross Reyes Dizon | September 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the only one that his disciples need to know and speak of. From the cross, he proclaims that those who are his go through the crucible. They thus get to be just like him. “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but the one that tests...

“All Are Welcome” … Really?

by John Freund, CM | September 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.

Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 22, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!

Vincentian Prayer Images

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork depicting St. Vincent de Paul.

Hope and Courage

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In chapter fourteen of the book of Exodus, we have the famous passage which describes the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites.

The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture

by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.

Lenten Video Series: Day 21, I Am Ready

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 21: I Am Ready.

Smiling With Vincentians and Popes

by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!

Lenten Video Series: Day 20, New Friends

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 20: New Friends.

What’s More Important Now … First Aid? or Long-term Solutions?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 19, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.

Lenten Video Series: Day 19, Forgiveness

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 19: Forgiveness.

A Vincentian View: A Psalm

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.

We’re All In This Together!

by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The graphic illustrates two common, but disastrous, attitudes.

Lenten Video Series: Day 18, Appreciation

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 18: Appreciation.

Look at People as Jesus Looks at Them

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus looks at people as the One who has sent him looks at them. If we look as he does, we shall have the light of life and do good works. Jesus and his followers do not look at the man blind from birth in the same way. On the one hand, the disciples take blindness as...

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