Reflections

A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.

Pope Francis – Magi School of Seekers Visiting Professor

by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.

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

by John Freund, CM | January 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…

New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: Finding Mary

by .famvin | January 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Our relationships shape who we are — the good relationships and the difficult ones. Mother Seton’s life was filled with difficult relationships that left her wounded.

Money That Is Not Deemed Righteous

by Ross Dizon | Sep 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus teaches us to worship the Father in Spirit and truth. He also warns us that we cannot serve God and money....

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 15

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 13, 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.

In Giving, We Receive

by Ellen Sprigg | Sep 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

It always amazes me how in one week, a volunteer mission team can build relationships that leave such a lasting impact.

A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness

by Jim Paddon | Feb 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

One term we often see used is affordable housing, but I believe the term affordable is a very subjective.

Landing the Kingdom

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

To convey the irresistibility of his Father’s Kingdom, Jesus images the hidden seed sprouting under the ground.

Are We Trying To Force Systemic Change?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

System leaders focus on creating the conditions that can produce change and that can eventually cause change to be self-sustaining.

Goodness That Matters and Is Decisive

by Ross Dizon | Feb 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus himself is the goodness that those who are truly good store up in their hearts and from which they draw good things. Jesus teaches us that what we keep inside us plays a decisive role. If goodness is what we have inside us, then good words and good deeds...

The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor

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