The “digital revolution” began some 50 years ago depending upon which milestone you choose. We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Reflections
Speaking to God Through Scripture with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton found in Sacred Scripture a path to God. Her life embodied what the Second Vatican Council called the “force and power in the word of God” that becomes the “support and energy of the Church.”
The Shining Gaze (Ps 4:7a; Lk 24:36-80)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A favorite verse, Psalm 4, reads: “Lord, let your face shine upon us.” It summons up a very warm and private kind of experience that each of us in our own way can recognize.
Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!
Contemplation: A Culture of Welcome – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Contemplation: Guideposts on the Journey – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To boast about our accomplishments in works of charity brings to...
Lift up the Son of Man on the Cross
by Ross Dizon | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Those in power lift up Jesus on the wood of the cross. In letting them do so, he proves true his word that God so...
Knowing How To Ask In Order To Learn How To Give • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Savior of our souls, these are Your teachings we are embracing, and the devil is trying to make us abandon them. My Savior, it's to Your advantage for us to be the victors, since we are fighting against Your enemy. Come to our aid. We protest that we'll take up arms...
Street-level Encounters – a Parable
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Do we look people in the eye? We certainly look some people in the eye… especially when we are in a loving relationship with them.
A Vincentian View: Saints and Souls
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.
Changing Our Clocks, Fast-forwards and Do-overs
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Changing Clocks! It is a semi-annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Fire up Our Whole Selves with Love
by Ross Dizon | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes known by words and deeds that we cannot love God without loving our neighbor. We Christians seek to fire up ourselves with love. The Church asks us today to keep watch. For we do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will come back. And to keep...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 29
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
MISEVI in Spain
by Idoia Makazaga | Nov 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In September, Idoia Makazaga, the President of MISEVI Spain, shared the following information about the activities of MISEVI Spain.
Preaching with Simplicity • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"How did the Apostles preach? Very plainly, simply, and familiarly. That’s our style of preaching, too: plainly and familiarly in ordinary language. To preach like an Apostle, Messieurs, that is to preach well and in a helpful way, you have to approach it with...
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.