Reflections
Quick Quiz On Homelessness (Most Will Flunk)
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | January 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Everything you thought you knew about the homeless population is wrong, at least if your source is the one most people cite- the media or your own personal experience.
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…
A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.
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....
The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…
A Solid Foundation to Build From
by Jenny Jordan, CVV Year 8 | Feb 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Based on the practices ingrained during CVV I have a solid foundation to build from, a comfort level with introspection, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness..
Social Justice Conversations: Standing on Holy Ground in McAllen, Texas
by Melissa Gibilaro | Feb 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Heading to McAllen, Texas to serve at the Humanitarian Respite Center during the Christmas season, I set my heart to be like the Magi – searching for Jesus.
A Vincentian View: Follow the Leader
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
All of us remember the children’s game, “follow the leader” – a “leader” guides a group through a series of actions and adventures that others would imitate
“I Used To Be Homeless”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.
Embrace of Love for All of God’s Children
by Ross Dizon | Feb 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the firstfruits of the resurrection. Those who love as he does, and embrace lovingly even the wicked and the thankless, live in the newness of life. Luke took liberty with Is 61, 1-2, the passage that Jesus read at the synagogue in Nazareth. The Gospel...
Vincentians, Resilient by Nature
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians, by nature, are resilient. They endure the hardships of life, especially setbacks when attempting to assist families who are in need.
Being Taught To See What I Had Not Seen
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Seeing but not seeing – Jesus expects only one thing of his followers: to see who and what he sees. Those who do so become “other Christs.”
A Canadian View: The Haves and the Have Nots
by Jim Paddon | Feb 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In one of Frederic’s famous speeches he warns us about the widening gap between those that have (the haves) so much and those that have very little. (the have nots).