As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
Reflections
Modeling Virtue
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the occupational hazards of people who study religion and theology is to equate ideas with the force behind them.
Are All Really Welcome?
by John Freund, CM | September 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.
Ambitions that Are Selfish and Unfettered
by Ross Dizon | September 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Firewood for the Soul: A Spirit of Solidarity
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | September 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Modeling Virtue
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
One of the occupational hazards of people who study religion and theology is to equate ideas with the force behind them.
Are All Really Welcome?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.
Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
All Creation, Praise God (Mt 6:26-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In many different instances, Jesus shows awareness of a world wider than the human one.
To the English-speaking Churches On Earth
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Paul, called to be an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the Church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy.
Contemplation: From Darkness Into Light
by Tim Williams | Sep 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org It is from St. John of the Cross that we get the phrase “dark night of the soul,” which we use to describe a crisis of faith in which we are plagued by doubts about God, our souls, and our church. It is through such dark...
Groan while Yearning to Be Free
by Ross Dizon | Sep 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one who makes us truly free. He cannot but groan as he sees that we do not yet enjoy the freedom he wants us to have. Jesus heaves a groan as he heals a man who is deaf and cannot talk. Such a groan may be a sign of his compassion. It may also mean it...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) Ireland: Schools Immersion Programme 2024
by MISEVI Ireland | Sep 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This summer Kenya warmly welcomed 27 excited but nervous, volunteers from Ireland.
Firewood for the Soul: On the Peripheries
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Sep 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
People are Generous • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Representatives of the people, Do not plead want of money. If the ordinary resources should come to fail you, if there should be nothing more to hope for from credit and reserve funds, hope everything still from the generosity of France. Openly announce the measures...
Have We Reimagined Labor Day?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Regardless of how you imagine Labor Day many, weather permitting, will enjoy outdoor BBQs. This in turn reminds us of the struggle get the fire started… and it keep it going.