Reflections

Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.

New Wineskins Today

by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This past weekend I experienced a bit of what is sometimes called an “earworm.” Some use this as shorthand for not being able to get a tune out of one’s head. In this case, it wasn’t a tune or the lyrics of a song. I kept thinking of Jesus’ image of the “new...

Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Reyes Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the door to be let in. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus stops where Martha and Mary live. The sisters, not like those in Samaria, play host to him. Maybe...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6

by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 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.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 18

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 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 One)

by Francisco Vilhena | Feb 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Saint Louise de Marillac and the Eucharist

by .famvin | Feb 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

When I receive Communion, do I feel in my very being that I am part of the Communion of Saints, united with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

Proof of Our Really Belonging to Jesus

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus brings the Good News to the poor and makes it come true for them. Doing as our Master, we give proof that we are his followers. Last Sunday, we heard John the Baptist rebuke those he called “brood of vipers.” He asked them to bear good fruit as proof of their...