Reflections

The Pope Video • For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women

by .famvin | February 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women.

The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality

by John Freund, CM | February 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

We probably should thank Alka-Seltzer for a phrase used by most mothers. (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy School”)

A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter

by Jim Paddon | February 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?

A Vincentian View: The Prophet

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This scripture reminds us of our responsibility to honor the prophets among us.

Crucible That Tests Our Hearts

by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the only one that his disciples need to know and speak of. From the cross, he proclaims that those who are...

“All Are Welcome” … Really?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.

Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!

Do Not Let the Vincentian Flame Become Extinguished

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In this mission we have to overcome many any adversities. We cannot let our Vincentian flame be extinguished as a result of some obstacle or setback.

The Stations of the Cross with Bishop Barron (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Lent reminds us to take time for God and reflect. To aid us in this, many online resources are available.

Psst! The Best-kept Secret in the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Psst!… Want the map to a treasure trove of readily accessible insights about what makes Vincentians tick?

A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part One

by Jim Paddon | Mar 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As I meet and talk to fellow Vincentians about social justice, I am often asked what social justice is.

Feet in Two Worlds

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Now a citizen of two worlds, each one operating from different instincts and expectations, he was pulled.

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.