Reflections

Have We Outgrown Nativity Scenes?

by John Freund, CM | December 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.

Can Dickens Teach Us Homeless Advocacy?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol?” Who hasn’t read it, or heard it or seen it on stage or screen?

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – Joseph and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”

Who Wants To Change Your Way of Thinking?

by John Freund, CM | December 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking.

A choice – Hiroshima… or the Explosive Power of Love

by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I was barely 7 years old. I remember seeing bold newspaper headlines. I could not yet read them. But from my parent’s reactions, I knew something very important had happened

Lowliness, Simplicity, Truth and Freedom

by Ross Dizon | Aug 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the poorest of the poor on whom God looks with favor due to the simplicity, lowliness and awe of him that...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 12

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 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.

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...