Reflections

Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.

Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.

A “We” Virus?

by John Freund, CM | March 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.

Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Charity and Justice

by .famvin | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Charity and Justice.

A Time For Thanks

by .famvin | Dec 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

At this special time of the year when our thoughts turn to giving thanks, it is appropriate to reflect on the many reasons Vincentians have to be grateful.

Gratitude for Blessings in Disguise?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

There is a story about an old Chinese farmer who lived in ancient times. He was the envy of his rather small village because unlike most of the other farmers, he possessed a horse.

Goodness That Matters and Is Decisive

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus himself is the goodness that those who are truly good store up in their hearts and from which they draw good things. Jesus teaches us that what we keep inside us plays a decisive role. If goodness is what we have inside us, then good words and good deeds...

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..

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 Reyes 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...