Reflections
Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory
by Ross Dizon | March 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII
by John Freund, CM | March 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian
by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about
A Time to Die and a Time to Rise from the Dead
by Vincentian Family Office | February 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
March and April will be marked by the celebrations of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We frequently relate the time of Holy Week and Easter to a time for vacations, delicious meals and desserts.
A Vincentian View: No Chaining the Word of God
by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Four of Paul’s epistles are called “captivity letters:” Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.
Are You Done With the Virus??
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Have you said, “I’m done with this virus?”
Cries of Those Who Are Poor for Justice
by Ross Dizon | Oct 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the help that comes from above. He is at once the unflagging prayer for the poor and the saving answer to...
Aspirants: Welcome to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | May 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Aspirants are those who participate in the activities of a Vincentian Conference in order to know the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul…
Imagery of the Good Shepherd
by .famvin | May 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Some images of Jesus the Good Shepherd, for Vincentians.
Our Changing Images
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Our images change over time. Sometimes others never get past the images and roles we had earlier in life. Other times they come to appreciate things they did not see earlier or traits we only developed later. Might that apply to our images of Mary?
A Canadian View: Spring-time Reflections
by Jim Paddon | May 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we attended Easter Sunday Mass, the sense of joy and a spiritual re-birth that takes place is truly amazing.
A Mother Knows So Much About Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
One Are Jesus and His True Followers
by Ross Dizon | May 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus and the Father are one. And so are Jesus and his true followers. Needless to say, then, true followers cannot but be one in heart and mind. One with us in every way, but in sinfulness, the Word made flesh feels the cold of winter. So, he walks about in the...
The Pope Video • The Church in Africa, Seed of Unity
by .famvin | May 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Church in Africa, Seed of Unity.
How to Welcome Applicants and Visitors?
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | May 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The first impression is what counts. Tips on how to welcome applicants and visitors to our Vincentian Family Organizations.
The Heart of a Missionary Disciple
by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | May 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The theme of the last assembly of MISEVI in Salamanca was Disciples and Missionaries. On that occasion Father Hugh O’Donnell gave us a wonderful reflection that we need to deepen more and more.