The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
Reflections
How Can You See … But Not See?
by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
The quick answer is… find a pair of rose-colored glasses.
Loaves and Fish of the Poor for the Poor
by Ross Dizon | July 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? III
by John Freund, CM | July 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincent’s inner experience of the divine… what was its texture, shape, and direction?
Migration Pandemic
by Sr. Migdalia Flores, DC | July 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 6 Comments
Well as you all know the pandemic has giving us what I call a “migrating experience.” Some of us have had to move from our workspaces to home spaces and create a job atmosphere.
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
by Jim Paddon | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.
Ghost – Phantom, Dead, Fright, False, Fake
by Ross Dizon | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly risen. Those who genuinely believe in him meet him really alive in our midst. He is not a ghost. The risen Jesus gives his disciples the greeting of peace. But just the same, his sudden appearance frightens and surprises them. They...
Annual Letter – VMY International President
by Yancarlos de Jesús Carrasco de los Santos | Apr 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
Dearest friends of the VMY, “Here I am!” Receive a warm greeting from the members of the International Team of the Vincentian Marian Youth! During the past year, the VMY has joined the call of the International Vincentian Family in the celebration of the 400th...
Easter Proclamation of the Basic Ecclesial Communities of the IV Region of Nicaragua
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Let us have a big hug, full of joy and fullness! Because the whole of humanity, the entire creation is still resurrecting with Jesus! Easter is crossing. We went from nothing to being, and it was the Passover of Creation. We went...
Reflection: Easter Joy and the Vincentian Charism
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ninth and final presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
The Pope Video • For Those Who Have Responsibility In Economic Matters
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 7, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Pope Francis - April 2018 The economy cannot attempt only to increase...
Dreams – Martin Luther King, Frederic Ozanam, St. Vincent, Our Own
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is your dream still alive? How would you put it in words?
“Ashia”: I see your struggle, but have courage, this struggle does not have the last word.
by Maura Martin, CVV 10 | Apr 5, 2018 | Formation, Other Branch News, Reflections
Ashia, Ash rae, those who mourn, they will be comforted. Jesus’ words from the cross “My God, My God why have you forsaken me” Psalm 22, which is immediately followed by Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack.”
Missionaries just like the One Who Sends Them
by Ross Dizon | Apr 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the model of the true missionary. He sends us who claim to be Christians as his missionaries, for the sake of others. As the Father has sent him, so Jesus sends his disciples. That is to say, God’s missionary par excellence, in turn, makes his disciples...
A Vincentian View: Peace Be With You
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “Peace be with you” If you have gotten messages from me, you will see that I most often finish my notes with “Peace” or “Peace in the Risen Lord” or some such variation on “peace.” Many people may feel that it is a left over from my hippie-days and...