Reflections

Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth

by Ross Dizon | November 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...

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

by John Freund, CM | November 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”

New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”

by .famvin | November 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.

Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls

by John Freund, CM | November 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 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.

Listening to Sounds in the ER

by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I write this Vincentian Mindwalk fresh from an unplanned 24 hours in our local hospital.

Advance Notice (Lk. 10:1-2)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

When breaking into any new territory, organizations send out what is known as an advance team.

Connection, Meditation and Conversation

by Ross Dizon | Dec 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The child Jesus lying in the manger draws us to himself. Connecting with him truly, we cannot but have connection with others. We warm up easily to the figure of the shepherd because of its connection to Christmas. And one can safely bet that shepherds do not lack...

Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM Live Christmas message

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 24, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family

On the evening of December 22, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, broadcasted a Christmas message on Facebook, from the meeting of the Vincentian Family in Escobar, Buenos Aires (Argentina), to the entire Worldwide Vincentian Family. Message from Father Tomaž:...

Christmas Meditation on Humility

by .famvin | Dec 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Consider what a wonderful blessing it is that God became a human being just like you.

Supporting Your Child In A Year Of Service

by Dave Ryer | Dec 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

My daughter Linnea asked me to write a few thoughts about her time at VMC. What follows is my effort to share my point of view from a father’s perspective.

Light Through Darkness

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Christmas truth is that God’s light suffuses the dimness of those times and in the end beats back the encroaching darkness.

Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice of the Poor

by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired systemic change and dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.

Visit and Gladden Us, Lord, and Set Us Free

by Ross Dizon | Dec 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the mighty Savior that God raises up for us. Through him, God comes to visit us and set us free once and for all. So, we jump for joy, and try to infect others. The visit of the angel Gabriel is contagious. For soon enough, Mary too has the urge to visit...

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.

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