Reflections

Have We Reimagined Labor Day?

by John Freund, CM | August 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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.

A Vincentian View: Labor Day

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We can imagine Jesus spent much of his life in honest labor working with his hands and serving his community by his daily efforts.

Is Jesus an Obnoxious Guest?

by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Just imagine! You spent a lot of time, money, and energy in preparing a dinner party… perhaps a wedding or a birthday.

Contemplation: Who Do They Say That We Are?

by Tim Williams | August 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “Who do the people say that I am?” Christ asked of his disciple, before asking, “And who do you say that I am?” He was not surprised to receive two different answers, despite the fact that He never wavered in telling all...

A Vincentian View: What Must Be Done?

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Each year, St. John’s University celebrates Founder’s Week. From September 20-27, the days point the University towards St. Vincent and our charism, and they conclude with the great Solemnity on the 27th.

Are You a Genius?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.

Haughty That Are on the Way to Gehenna

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is meek and lowly of heart. Hence, he wants us to be meek and lowly of heart also, and not at all haughty. ...

A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.

Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk

by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Do you remember learning to walk? Perhaps not. Yet, we were all once little children.

Contemplation: Happy Travelers – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our Vincentian formation, we are taught, is a lifelong process of becoming. Like all of God’s people, our lives are not simply a series of events, but a journey – a spiritual journey towards perfection in union with our...

Catch the Good News of Jesus Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

The one who has risen is the same Jesus of Nazareth that the disciples have known, loved and followed on the roads of Galilee. To be his witness means to see to it that other folks catch the Good News. Those who make up a group can easily catch each other’s fears or...

Firewood for the Soul: Communication

by Samantha Hill | Apr 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Surrounded by Angels

by Don Fulford | Apr 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Her story is so remarkable, much like those of many of our members. Their hearts are big, full of faith, and always full of hope.

Weaving God’s Plan • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Apr 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We, all of us, are like the weavers of the Gobelins, who, following out the pattern of an unknown artist, endeavor to match the threads of diverse colors on the wrong side of the loom, and do not see the result of their labor. It is only when the work is complete that...