Reflections

Mary’s Experience of Her Son’s Resurrection

by John Freund, CM | April 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

“How was your Easter?” How many times have you said that recently? Usually, it leads to a lively conversation about family gatherings, etc.

Black Catholics and Racial Injustice

by Joseph P. Foley, C.M. | April 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As North American social justice advocates from various branches of the Vincentian Family we have continually addressed the situation of people disadvantaged by racial injustice.

Can one word change the world? Yes!

by John Freund, CM | April 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Today I would like to explore the “annunciation” of the greatest change in human thinking. Mary’s yes changed HER world … and OUR world!

Palpable, Touchable, Visible, True

by Ross Dizon | April 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus makes palpable God, whom no one has seen or touched. True disciples do not rest till their Teacher is palpable to them. Jesus knows that when he shows up risen, his disciples will think they see a ghost. They will want him to be palpable. That is why he has...

Your Mission As God’s Storyteller

by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Some have a natural gift for telling stories. Few of us think of ourselves as gifted storytellers.

Immaculate Conception: In Advent, Find God’s Plan for You

by Elizabeth Scalia | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

As we see in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are each made for some purpose. Not for “nothing,” but decidedly for “something” in the grand scheme of the world and all of its intended Glory.

Yes: I Am a Young Vincentian and a Citizen!

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

We must take steps forward because our role as intermediaries between the interests of the poor and the interests of public officials is essential.

The Pope Video • The Future of the Very Young

by .famvin | Dec 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Future of the Very Young.

Five Things Saint John XXIII Said of the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I was surprised by what Saint John XXIII had to say about the Vincentian Family… and how prophetic were his words.

The King’s View

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

When this King is exercising his Kingship where does he stand and what does he see?

Change, Change, Change!

by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Serving in an era of unprecedented change: Things are Changing, Changing, Changing… In your world. Everywhere around you.

Out of Cycle, the Usual, the Customary

by Ross Dizon | Dec 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In the person of Jesus is revealed that God’s love prevails in the end (Advent 2002). Christians, then, cannot but break out of the cycle of hopelessness. For those who have a cyclical view of time, events simply come back. Nothing new comes out of the cycle. No new...

Vincentian Prayer Images: It Took Courage For Mary To Say Yes!

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