Reflections

MISEVI Colombia and its Missionary Journey

by Beatriz E. Gaviria O. | April 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Beatriz reflects on the effects of living the mission life of MISEVI during the years with covid restrictions. MISEVI Colombia is committed to local community mission work.

Lenten Video Series, Day 28: Into Your Hands

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Consider the small things you can do to open yourself up to others, and your rewards will be joyful.

Lenten Video Series, Day 27: Compassion

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For Katelyn Servey, growing in her relationship with Jesus Christ through sacrifice and experience, enables her to figure out how to navigate the maze of life.

Can You Imagine Preaching To the Pope?

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

Capuchin Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM bears the title of“Preacher to the Papal Household.” He must be well respected!

“Home for the Holidays”

by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sheltering: A meditation for the Vincentian Family

by Robert Maloney, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The works of mercy lie at the heart of our Family’s spirituality.

Fix our Gaze on our Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

After putting up with the shameful cross, Jesus has been lifted up to the highest place. To fix our eyes on him means...

Welcoming the Word of God and Preserving the Ardor of Charity

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

For us Vincentians, “welcoming the Word of God” is much more than simply reading biblical passages or the Sunday Gospel in the home of the assisted.

“Do not be afraid, open the doors of your hearts to Christ”

by Antoinette Naoum, MISEVI Lebanon | Oct 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Yes, together we have experienced that when we open our hearts to Christ, there is no place for fear.

The Pope Video • Missionary Spring In The Church

by .famvin | Oct 5, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.

Getting Lost In the Details of Imitating Christ

by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent imitated Christ by seeking what Jesus sought… to be Good News to the poor and marginalized.

What Can the Indigenous People of the Amazon Teach Us?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The emergence of indigenous peoples in society and in the Church has been recognized by the Latin American Bishops as a new Pentecost, a Kairos, a sacred moment of encounter for all.

Increase Faith and Stir It into Flame

by Ross Dizon | Oct 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of our faith (Heb 12, 2). It is right, then, that we ask him to increase always our faith. Faith is a divine gift (Rom 12, 3; Phil 1, 29; 2 Pt 1, 1). That is, God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit gives it to us. We ask it, then, from...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Poor Driven Out by War

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