Reflections

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

by John Freund, CM | April 19, 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.

Lenten Video Series, Day 42: Small Sacrifices

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Enjoy this bonus clip from our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice!

A mission of love

by Ellen Sprigg | April 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It has been two years since the SCN Volunteer Program has been able to bring a team of volunteers back to Belize, due to the global pandemic that has become our daily life.

Lenten Video Series, Day 41: He Is Risen

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We’ve journeyed together for 40 days, and now we’ve arrived in the joy of Easter.

Cycle of Hope

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.

To Trust God and Repent | Week Two

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Two: To Trust God and Repent.

A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022

The Streets as Home: A One Way Street?

by Bianca Aline Salamanca | Dec 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

With the passing of the years, the process of urbanization has expanded and as a result, the social problems have become more heightened and intense.

The Hospice De San Jose’s Journey With The Homeless Peoples Of Metro Manila

by Sr. Maria Socorro Pilar G. Evidente, DC | Nov 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

About Hospicio de San Jose, the first charitable institution in the Philippines, and its work for the homeless of Manila.

Thanksgiving – Apparition Reported in Miraculous Medal Shrine

by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I never thought I would experience an apparition!

A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two

by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”

A Vincentian View: The Decision to be Grateful

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.

Thanksgiving with Mary … and a Dangerous Memory

by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.

Forward March towards Our Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of faith. Fixing our eyes on him, we go forward with firm decision to reach what lies ahead. St. Paul says that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.” The saying shows that, for him, time moves forward. That...