Reflections
If I were John the Baptist…
by John Freund, CM | January 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
Traditions, Customs, and Habits
by Ross Dizon | January 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XV
by John Freund, CM | January 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
While the rich have many persons to serve them, the poor have no servants but the Daughters of Charity.
Famvin Ireland Video Blog: Epiphany and New Year Reflection
by .famvin | January 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Fr. Paschal Scallon, Provincial of the Irish Province of the Vincentians, gives a short video reflection on the Epiphany and New Year.
Video: Mary’s Birthday
by Miraculous Medal Shrine | Sep 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
On September 8, we celebrate the Blessed Mother’s birthday.
Prioritizing (Lk 14: 25-9)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
There are hardly any words in all the gospels more blunt than the stark ones Jesus proclaims in Luke’s 14th chapter.
How Many of Us Have Reimagined Labor Day?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I am willing to bet that most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer or a day of supposed “fantastic sales.”
Loving the Poor
by João Marcos Andrietta | Feb 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As an incentive to deepen our reflection, it is appropriate to ask: do I feel love for the poor?
A Vincentian View: Weariness and Thirst
by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The “weariness of the journey” can capture the sense of so many of us who take up the responsibilities for our Church, communities, and families.
Who Would Have Thought They Would Be Collaborators?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
An idea worth imitating! EnerCasa Co-op has come up with an idea of harvesting energy from mall shoppers who stop by to pedal on a stationary bicycle, giving electricity to local non-profit organizations.
Hunger for the Word of God
by Ross Dizon | Feb 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Those who trust in Jesus and obey Him become new and satisfy their hunger.
The Vincentian Hummingbirds
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian hummingbird can be found everywhere, discreet and anonymous, doing their part so that the message of Christ can reach the hearts of all.
Who was your childhood hero?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Who was your childhood hero or heroine? Who was Vincent’s hero as he matured?
Child Migration: A Video To Reflect On
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
See and reflect on a 1-1/2 minute video about a very vulnerable population in our world.
Stretching Toward The Kingdom
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
A key theme in a recent workshop on intercultural living was stretching – the oftentimes painful effort needed to expand our perspectives and widen our view of what true and valuable.
Seeing But Not Seeing in Our Ministry on the Margins
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
We tend to only see what is within the horizon of our experiences. We need people who broaden our vision to wider possibilities.