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Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
by Ross Dizon | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXII
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service
by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.
The Pope Video • In the Service of the Transmission of Faith
by .famvin | Dec 8, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: In the Service of the Transmission of Faith
My New Way of Entering Into Advent Expectation
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
VLM/VMC Impact: Continuing to Embrace the Vincentian Charism
by Krissy (Bennett) Bruce | Dec 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Meet Krissy Bruce, a 2007 and 2008 Vincentian Lay Missionary in Ethiopia, and learn how she continues to embrace the Vincentian Charism today.
The Future Pulls The Present
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Advent (Ad: toward; Vent: coming), lays out the direction of the season. It doesn’t just celebrate the future but what of that future is being poured into the present.
A Baby Changes Everything
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Having a baby is a life-changer. It bears repeating. A baby changes everything. One baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
Personally Seeing and Receiving God’s Salvation
by Ross Dizon | Dec 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the salvation of God in person. Only those who repent and renew themselves personally will see and receive God’s salvation.
My Three Angels • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Three weeks after the birth of his daughter, Ozanam wrote this precious prayer, My Three Angels, to the Virgin Mary. It is worth reading and rereading it.
Ever Wanted a Do-over?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?
A Vincentian View: Belonging to the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus invites us each day to listen to his testimony to the truth. In doing so, we recognize him as our King and choose to follow his word and his example. We belong to the truth.