Jesus does not turn down the outcasts that come to him, but welcomes them. He promises to give them God’s kingdom. We...
Reflections
Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory
by Ross Reyes Dizon | March 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII
by John Freund, CM | March 1, 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.
Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian
by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about
A Time to Die and a Time to Rise from the Dead
by Vincentian Family Office | February 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
March and April will be marked by the celebrations of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We frequently relate the time of Holy Week and Easter to a time for vacations, delicious meals and desserts.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Changing Our Clocks, Do-overs, and Fast-forwards
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
VLM/VMC Impact: Continuing to Embrace the Vincentian Charism
by Krissy (Bennett) Bruce | Dec 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Meet Krissy Bruce, a 2007 and 2008 Vincentian Lay Missionary in Ethiopia, and learn how she continues to embrace the Vincentian Charism today.
The Future Pulls The Present
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Advent (Ad: toward; Vent: coming), lays out the direction of the season. It doesn’t just celebrate the future but what of that future is being poured into the present.
A Baby Changes Everything
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Having a baby is a life-changer. It bears repeating. A baby changes everything. One baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
Personally Seeing and Receiving God’s Salvation
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the salvation of God in person. Only those who repent and renew themselves personally will see and receive God’s salvation.
Ever Wanted a Do-over?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?
A Vincentian View: Belonging to the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus invites us each day to listen to his testimony to the truth. In doing so, we recognize him as our King and choose to follow his word and his example. We belong to the truth.
Is Advent Missing In Action?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The Incredibly Shrinking Season of Advent We have incredibly shrinking airline seats, middle class, paychecks, computers, glaciers, and even, it seems, our planet. Articles have been written about each of the above. But so far, I have not come across an article on our...
Hopeful and Watching at All Times and Praying
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The same Jesus who has gone into heaven will come back with power and great glory. Those who, hopeful, watching and praying, wait for him will never be disappointed. Jesus speaks of signs in the sun, the moon and the stars. These signs, along with the roaring of the...
What Happens to Thanks after Thanksgiving Day?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The forgetfulness of “Thanks” the day after Thanksgiving.