I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XI
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Remember that when you leave meditation and Holy Mass to serve poor persons, you lose nothing…”
Our Faith Encouraged Us In Our Mission To Serve
by Mary Cleire Miguel, Angela Valdellon & Karen Cabula | May 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Guidance services from a Vincentian school during this time of Pandemic.
The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.
First Aid or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
Lenten Video Series, Day 8: No Greater Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Deacon Ryan Nguyen recounts how, on the night before his crucifixion, Christ prayed for joy.
When Did We See You…
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | Mar 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The article and photo are by Sister Susan Smolinsky, a Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax. She serves as a county jail chaplain in New York.
The Christmas Story of the Magi for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on the Biblical account of the Magi and presents three challenges to us as followers of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.
A Vincentian View: Light in the Night
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: Light in the Night “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Like many of you, I have heard those words sung numerous times in the past weeks. An odd thought flitted through my mind during one of these recent hearings: “How do we know that Jesus was born at...
The Incarnation – The Mother of all Systemic Changes
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2017 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
House for the Poor of All Peoples
by Ross Dizon | Dec 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus fulfills the promise of God to king David of an everlasting royal house. This kingdom is for the poor of all peoples. Living in a palace and enjoying peace and security, king David thinks of building God a house. But the holy and pious thought of the king does...
The Laborers in the Vineyard…Matthew 20:1-16
by Jim Paddon | Dec 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Dear fellow Vincentians: The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is certainly one that raises some issues which would be very much part of today`s world. Can you imagine how many of us would react if we worked hard all day for our wages and then saw our employer...
Prince of Peace
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Celebrating Christmas is welcoming the Prince of Peace in our midst.
Making a List and Checking it Twice … Mindful of the Homeless
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit I never thought much about checking my Christmas list for gifts for the homeless. Now I can’t get that question out of my head.
“His Love… Keeps Surprising us Today, Here and Now!”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
In this third reflection on the Advent letter by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, we are invited to meditate on "His Love... keeps surprising us today, here and now!" These weekly reflections, based on the letter of the Superior General, are offered with the hope that they...
Advent Mary
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A presentation for Advent prepared by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.