Reflections

Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"To be true Daughters of Charity you must do what the Son of God did when He was on earth. And what did He do mainly? [...] He worked constantly for His neighbor, visiting and healing the sick and instructing the ignorant for their salvation. How fortunate you are,...

Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments

Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Revisiting – Are You an Original or a Photocopy?

by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Before we tackle that question … who framed that question?

A Vincentian View: Be Vincentian, Be a Listener

by Pat Griffin, CM | September 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Each year at St. John’s University we celebrate Founder’s Week from September 20-27.

Commit to the Poor of Flesh and Blood

by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus goes about doing good; he loves in deed and truth. He does not just commit to an ideology. St. Vincent is like...

Simplicity In Our Living • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"I’m well aware that people think of simplicity in general as truth or purity of intention: truth, because it sees...

What Did Jesus Did Not Have?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Everyone has an idea of what the Catholic Church needs to appeal to people today!

Live with a Higher Purpose

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Sep 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is a beautiful story which tells us about the importance living with a sense of higher purpose in our daily life. Once a man was passing by a construction site. The workers were busy with their different kinds works. He was curious to know what they were doing....

God Reveals His Will to the Little Ones • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord, I confess to you, Father, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to little ones (Mt 11:25). I acknowledge this, Father, and...

The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins

by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.

How Did America Get So Mean?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Noted columnist David Brooks caught my attention! In a September 2023 reflection in the Atlantic Monthly (Subscription required), he wrote Over the past eight years or so, I’ve been obsessed with two questions. The first is: Why have Americans become so sad? … My second, related question is: Why have Americans become so mean?

A Canadian View: Summer Reflections

by Jim Paddon | Sep 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.

A Very Personal Question (Matthew 16:13-20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

To get at a pivotal question in Matthew’s 23rd chapter, consider the distinction between two types of answers, one standard and the other personal.

What Does Labor Day Mean For You?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Men and women may have different associations with the word “labor.” Men might think of labor in terms of a “ job.” Women might be more inclined to think of the “labor”in the context of giving birth. Today, I want to explore a deeper meaning of what we call Labor Day.

Gather Together Two or Three in Jesus’ Name

by Ross Dizon | Sep 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is always in his Church. Yes, he is in the midst of those who gather together in his name by the initiative of Providence. Jesus wants us disciples to know that we shall receive for sure what we pray for, but on one condition: we will have to agree on what to...