Reflections

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

by John Freund, CM | February 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The originality of Saint Vincent’s version of Christianity is one of the reasons that he is one of the great saints in history.

Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism

by John Freund, CM | January 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.

Taking In (Nehemiah 8; I Corinthians 12; Luke 4: 18-21)

by Tom McKenna, CM | January 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.

My Favorite Image of God

by John Freund, CM | January 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.

United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.

Does This Project Look Familiar?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.

Pass over from Death to Life, from Evil to Good

by Ross Dizon | Mar 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has the words of eternal life. They go and listen to him, those who seek to pass over from death to life, from evil to good. Jesus goes up the mountain to pray. Coming along are Peter, John and James. Why choose them? It is surely not because they simply do...

The Vincentian DNA

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

To have Vincentian DNA means to have the same principles as our founders, to act with the same primitive spirit that inspired Ozanam and his followers…

Lenten Meditation: The Cross for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Some thoughts, this Lent, about sharing the self-giving love of Christ with each other.

A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: God Has No Country!

by Dee Mansi | Mar 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I keep this mantra ‘God has no country’ close to mind when I question international decisions on border blunders and migration.

Sisters of Charity Federation Lenten Video Reflections

by Sisters of Charity Federation | Mar 9, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections

The Sisters of Charity Federation is hosting a series of online video reflections during Lent, beginning Sunday, March 10.

The Pope Video • Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities

by .famvin | Mar 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities

Changing the Clocks of Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

This year the changing of our time clocks coincides with the beginning of Lent. is an opportunity to step back and look at the vocational choices we have already made – marital, religious, or priestly.