Reflections

“Patrick: A Prophet for Social Justice”

by John Freund, CM | March 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I must admit the above title caught my eye. I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice.

Lenten Video Series, Day 18: A Marital Love

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The sacrifice that those discerning the priesthood make is in trading a physical and interpersonal marriage vocation for a marriage to Christ in the Church.

Come to Our Senses about Our Sins

by Ross Reyes Dizon | March 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is divine mercy in person. Hence, he is ready to forgive us if we come to our senses and decide to turn back to God. We have all to come to our senses and return so as not to perish. For we all stray, those from Galilee or Jerusalem. Those of us who are older...

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

by John Freund, CM | March 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022

Mom, How Long Until Christmas?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Daily Prayer Podcast: The God Minute

by .famvin | Mar 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The God Minute is a short, reflective morning prayer based on the Divine Office that includes a psalm, a short reading and a reflection.

Creativity in the Conferences

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Mar 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

One of the greatest challenges for the Vincentian Conferences of the Society is to prevent routine and monotony from invading the activity of the group.

Holy Pilgrimage to the Border

by Katharine Montemurri, CVV | Mar 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In early February, a group of 18 Colorado Vincentian Volunteers, 4 staff began its pilgrimage to the Border of El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.

Society of St. Vincent De Paul in the Middle of the Fight Against Poverty

by .famvin | Mar 3, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic News Service features work from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and insight from its National President, Ralph Middlecamp on their fight against poverty.

Lenten Letter 2019 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Mar 3, 2019 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family

In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invites us to reflect on the Spiritual Direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Faith Sharing.

Introducing Lent 2019: Seeing Christ in All People

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 2, 2019 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

People share stories of how they have encountered Christ. Join them on this journey of faith, and dive deeper into the heart of Christ this Lent!

A Vincentian Views the Abuse Synod

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Initial reporting on the “Abuse Synod’ featured all the things that did not happen at the Synod. Later, reflections look at what happened to the participants within the Synod and what impacted them.