Reflections

Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | May 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Dear friend, you are continually heading out on long and fatiguing journeys that are dangerous to your health (your health has already been severely tested). Bear with me as I express my concern. You say you are seeking to create new sources of interest for yourself...

The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky

by Tom Hoopes | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.

Mother Deafness – It’s Real!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Mothers might have saved Stanford University a lot of money. Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers.

Reflecting on Haiti: A Vincentian Perspective on Justice and Agency

by Pamela Matambanadzo | May 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In Haiti, the echoes of gunfire are as common as the cries for help. The Caribbean nation, marked by a history of upheaval and disaster, now faces an era dominated by gang violence and political instability.

Growing Up – a Movement Becoming Aware of Itself

by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever watched time-lapse photography of the amazing process of a flower blooming or a moth becoming a butterfly?

Thanks to God through Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Oct 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus it is who teaches us by word and by deed to give to God the right thanks that we owe him for the gifts we freely...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 18

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Taking Care of the Spirit and our Salvation

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

We take care of our physique, of our intellect, of our food, clothing, housing, employability; But do we take care of the spirit as we should?

Flash! Pope Francis says the Bible is a “dangerous book”

by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

The Bible is a dangerous book when it challenges us to walk in the way of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.

A Canadian View: A Visit From Dorian

by Jim Paddon | Sep 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

My original plan for this article was to report on an Atlantic Canada Vincentian family social justice gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but hurricane Dorian had other plans.

Tilting Toward Good (Lk 16:1-13)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Over the centuries, the parable of the clever but dishonest steward has caused much debate. Doesn’t Jesus seem to be praising the man for cheating?

Care and Concern for Those in Need

by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. He teaches us by words and deeds to care for the poor, their misery making us ill. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus teaches us to care for those who are poor. Though we can safely say that the helpless beggar is resigned...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent – I Pray That…

by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

For what do we pray?

Being a Missionary, Always with Charity

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.

Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community

by Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC | Sep 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

It was November of 2007 when I first met Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Janet Gildea. I needed a place to stay near El Paso, Texas, while researching for my senior thesis. Two different people suggested I contact Janet, and she responded right away with, "We'd be...