Reflections

Lies, Darkness and Polarizations

by Ross Dizon | February 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the light of the world. To follow him means not to walk in the dark, in lies, but to have the light of life, the truth. Jesus warns his hearers about blindness and the darkness that comes with it. It is, of course, about spiritual blindness, about not...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXI

by John Freund, CM | February 22, 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.

The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice

by Jaime L. Waters | February 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.

Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?

by John Freund, CM | February 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.

Stand Up and Go! (2 Kings, 5:14-17; Lk 17:11-19)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

For all of us who have been through the pandemic, we know first-hand how disease and sickness have a way of separating us, how they can isolate and cut us off from the rest of life.

Growing Up – a Movement Becoming Aware of Itself

by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever watched time-lapse photography of the amazing process of a flower blooming or a moth becoming a butterfly?

Thanks to God through Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Oct 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus it is who teaches us by word and by deed to give to God the right thanks that we owe him for the gifts we freely...

Achievement to Implementation

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Certain stories might well be styled “echoing” because they reverberate with the inner story a person tells about herself.

Emmaus – Beginning a Systemic Change Process

by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

As we read the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter season we see how it took time for the good news of the resurrection to sink in. Each Easter season I am amazed at what I learn about myself and ministry in their struggles.

Go forth in Peace with Faith and Courage

by Ross Dizon | Apr 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The risen Jesus is with us always. He gives us his peace and strengthens our faith, so that we may go forth to share the Good News.

Vincentian Volunteers

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians act as volunteers in favor of families in need, and institute charitable organizations that serve children, young people, the sick and elderly.

A Vincentian View: Innocent

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we reflect upon the meaning of the cross in this Holy Week, the third evangelist’s writing draws us to consider the suffering of the faultless in an emphatic way.

Holy Week – Jesus Asks “Do you understand?”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Holy Week – Jesus washes feet and asks “Do you understand?” God is present in loving service more than power and might.

Living through the Death of Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus wears the crown of glory because he died for everyone (Heb 2, 9). If we share his death, he will have us living with him in glory. The wicked, true to the plots they were hatching against Jesus, cut him off from the land of the living (Jer 11, 19-20). But God,...

Harmony in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

We must have the appropriate profile of president for our Councils and Conferences; otherwise, the harmony that governs our organization will end.