Reflections

Lowliness, Simplicity, Truth and Freedom

by Ross Reyes Dizon | August 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the poorest of the poor on whom God looks with favor due to the simplicity, lowliness and awe of him that they show. Does it bother Jesus that his fellow guests, leading Pharisees, and maybe the host, too, watch him closely? If he shows that it does, it may...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 12

by Famvin Media Resources | August 23, 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.

A Blessed Who Wore Blue Jeans and Nike?

by John Freund, CM | August 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In many ways, he was very much like his peers. But in a most important way, he was different: He had a tremendous love for the Eucharist, His passion was Jesus Christ.

A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.

Never Alone (John 11:1-45)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

One of the heaviest of feelings is the one of being alone. You hear it in the cry of an infant, and more generally you catch it in the forlorn look of any lonely person.

Facing St. Joseph’s Challenges Today

by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Often we want to get around troubles and challenges in life rather than go through them. If only we could skip from the beginning to the end without going through the middle.

Dead to Sin and Living for God in Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in him, though they die, will not stay dead. In him they...

MISEVI International – A Growing Presence

by Mary Frances Jaster | Feb 10, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections

There is a list of words and phrases that speaks to all of us in the Vincentian Family, and in very particular ways to us in MISEVI International.

Vincentians Create the Perfect Storm of Social Justice

by Dee Mansi | Feb 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

A series of Vincentian events have created a perfect storm!

There Will Be Enough For Today

by Katharine Montemurri, CVV | Feb 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

My time of wandering may last a little bit longer, but there will be enough for today.

The Pope Video • Hear the Cries of Migrants

by .famvin | Feb 8, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Hear the Cries of Migrants.

Homelessness – First Aid AND Long Term Solutions

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Former Eastern Province Provincial, Fr. Michael Carroll, CM, reflects on Homelessness – First aid AND Long-term Solutions, the first in a series of reflections.

A Vincentian View: Enlarge the Door

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Personally and institutionally we must enlarge our doors to allow the King of Glory and his entire entourage entrance and application.

What’s Your Take on Systemic Change?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

What’s your take on Systemic Change? I thought I would ask you to share what you think is the state of systemic change in the Vincentian Family.

Meaning and Quality of Human Life

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He gives meaning to our lives. And he wants his followers to be and do the same. Seeing the crowds, Jesus pities them because they are troubled and left behind, like sheep without a shepherd (Mt 9, 36). There...