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Reflections
The Root Causes of Homelessness Today
by John Berry | July 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
But either way you cut it, clearing or criminalizing homeless encampments will do little to solve our nation’s homelessness crisis.
Priests Committed to the Poor and the Needy • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | July 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Future, Past, and Present: A Science Fiction Parable
by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.
The God of Creation
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Images for God — metaphors and visuals that catch something more fundamental and grounded than ideas for God.
Pope Francis – He Won’t Stop!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.
llluminators (Matthew 16: 15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
David Brooks, columnist for the New York Times, lays out two different styles of interpersonal relating. One he calls the llluminator and the other the Diminisher.
Firewood for the Soul: Lightning Speed
by Samantha Hill | Mar 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Investment or Expense?
by Lindsey Adams | Mar 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Fourth and final part: Conclusions and Future Challenges.
The Trinity, A Big Mystery • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"In addition to the obligation we here have as Christians to honor this feast [Most Holy Trinity], we have a particular one because, by the Bulls of Approval of the Company, a Pope has given us the Most Holy Trinity as our patron. That should animate all of us, such...
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.
The Northern Missions
by Sister Susan Smolinsky, SC | Mar 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax served in the northern missions of Canada in cities, towns and villages.
A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Changing your clocks, watches, and iPhone settings might not be as important as you think. Before you panic about being out of sync for your 9:00 am meeting, hear me out!