Reflections

Are You Looking Up… or Around You?

by John Freund, CM | August 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us today. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)

Followers of Jesus, Thinking, Wise

by Ross Reyes Dizon | August 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus embodies what he teaches on being thoughtful and purposeful. He asks all his followers to be so, and thus the success of the cross will be theirs. Great crowds go with Jesus on the way to Jerusalem (see Lk 9, 51; 13, 22). He turns and tells them that to be his...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 13

by Famvin Media Resources | August 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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.

Vincentians of Wherever: Jean Semler – Change a Life Uganda

by .famvin | August 27, 2022 | News, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jean and Dave Semler launched a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity Change A Life Uganda (CALU) with a vision of educated, healthy, and empowered Ugandan children as agents of positive social and economic change.

A Vincentian View: Washed Feet

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.

Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.

Feed Other Humans First of All

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end....

Pope Francis and Ozanam on Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

What do Pope Francis (2020), Pope Pius XI (1927) and Bl. Frederic Ozanam (1848) have in common?

Communion among Ourselves and with Others

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus does not look out for his interests, but for those of others. To follow him we need to be in communion among ourselves and with others. The devil seeks to break up Jesus’ communion with others. For what he is after is for Jesus to turn his back on his calling...

Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent on the Role of Women

by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

St. Vincent de Paul 1658 “do we not have an obligation to give women their rightful place in the Church?”

Vincentians and Evangelization: Two presentations on a theme

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

What is the image of a Vincentian Evangelizaer? What is the message that Vincentian Evangelizers deliver?

What’s the Difference Between Prayers and Praying?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Prayer is like being in the presence of someone who loves us greatly. We spontaneously try to become like the beloved.

Why is the Vincentian Family Involved With Homeless Initiatives?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.

A Vincentian View: Our Silence

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I have often given talks on the importance of silence and on the need to listen. I know the value of these attitudes in prayer and in fruitful conversation. From the silence can emerge new ideas and insights.

Lenten Letter 2020 From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the importance of prayer for all of us who walk together in the Vincentian Family movement.