Reflections

Are You a Vincentian Cricket?

by John Freund, CM | November 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

It is only in my later years that I have realized how he has influenced the Church of today!

Widow who Offers All She Has to Live on

by Ross Dizon | November 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus wholly offers himself to take away our sins. In this sacrifice shares the widow who gives all she has to live on. In the Bible, as we know, to be a widow, orphan or a foreigner means, in general, to be poor. That is why the generosity of the widow of Zarephath...

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

by John Freund, CM | November 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Vincent de Paul would suffer all his life from the obsession to put the entire Church at the service of the poor.

Communal Spirit

by Monica Villar, MISEVI International | November 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

What is the goal of a Vincentian? To meet God in the service of those who need it most. But being a Vincentian is a community vocation.

Bless, Break, Share, and Serve

by Ross Dizon | Jun 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Christ shares his blood with us as we bless with him the cup of thanksgiving. And he shares his body as we break the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 2

by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 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.

A Master Class – The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit

by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher. The subject was something I thought I knew. In fact, it was a subject I first “mastered“ when I was about 6 or 7.

The Word (Video Presentation)

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

This video prayer reflection presents a meditation for the season of Christmas.

How To Get Your Parents On Board With A Year Of Service

by Linnea Ryer, NU ’17, VMC ‘18 | Dec 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Telling my parents that I wanted to do a year of service after graduation was one of the most stressful things I’ve had to do in my life.

Waiting For Love- Advent

by .famvin | Dec 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

A prayer service for the Advent season.

Woman Appointed Parish Pastoral Care Coordinator – WWVT?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections

What would St. Vincent think about women having decision-making authority over a team of priests who will be responsible for sacramental ministry?

A Canadian View: Advent

by Jim Paddon | Dec 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

As Vincentians, perhaps we too should examine our efforts to address poverty and take time during this Advent to do that little extra.

A Vincentian View: Preaching in the Public Square

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The public square creates the positions that influence the status of the poor.

We Should Do as Jesus, Our Teacher and Master

by Ross Dizon | Dec 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Word is mightier than we. But, becoming flesh, he shares in our weakness, so that, baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire, we may share in his might. The people who have come to John are beginning to repent, for they ask, “What should we do?” The crowds in...