Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 9

by Famvin Media Resources | August 2, 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.

Distraction… or Insight?

by John Freund, CM | July 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.

Your Tub Is Overflowing!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”

Understand & Listen (Genesis 18: Luke 10: 38-42)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Recently I came across an intriguing quote from the 18th century author, Henri David Thoreau, which touched on a theme prominent in the scriptures.

Reveal or Conceal God’s True Face

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus’ food is to do the Father’s will and to finish his work. He thus keeps the true religion; he cannot but reveal...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Vincentian Lent, a Pilgrimage to the Heart: A Journey Made up of Questions (Part Two of Two)

by Francisco Vilhena | Mar 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Part Two of Two of an examination of conscience, in the form of questions, which can be useful for all of us Vincentians.

Working & Living for Others

by .famvin | Jan 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fast forward another 200 years to Germantown, Pennsylvania, where six Daughters of Charity are currently on mission.

The Pope Video • Promotion of World Peace

by .famvin | Jan 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Promotion of World Peace.

Leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather – Why?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Some 200 leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather in Rome – Why?

Adding to the Scene (Lk 2:1-14)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Imaginatively placing resolutions and actions around the manger is a prayer exercise that can draw us closer into what is happening there.

What Are the Two Greatest Systemic Changes in Human History?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A quick quiz! What are the two greatest systemic changes in human history? (Here’s an important clue – They are interrelated!)

Diaries of a Vincentian: I Know

by Anja Bohnsack | Dec 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

He looked at me with tears in his eyes and without the need for any words they seemed to quietly, pleadingly ask me, ‘Why?’

Boundaries That Needs Opening

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 31, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the salvation that God has prepared in the sight of all peoples. He opens boundaries: between God and human beings; between us and others. The Word has become flesh through the motherhood of Mary. And being thus uniquely God and man, Jesus becomes the one...