Reflections
Lead God’s Flock in the Same Way as Jesus
by Ross Dizon | April 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent VI
by John Freund, CM | April 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “When you’ve finished dressing and have made your bed, you’ll begin your mental prayer.”
What Can We Learn From Anniversaries?
by John Freund, CM | April 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Whatever the anniversary, it gives us a chance to look back over the years since the event we’re marking, and reflect on how it has shaped us.
What is Systemic Change?
by Corry Wink | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
Lenten Video Series, Day 7: Sacré-Cœur
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Cora Caeli, S.V. introduces us to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Storing Up (Luke 6:42-45)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In a Lukan parable, Jesus uses the image of “storing,” accumulating and building up a certain quality inside one’s heart.
Our “Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
A Swish of Silk – St. Catherine Labouré
by Olivia Hollman | Jun 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Context Catherine Laboure is, in my mind, the forgotten Vincentian figure. This saint lived in 19th century France. When Catherine was only 9 years old, her mother died. To help cope, young Catherine took a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary off of her wall,...
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community Vincent held out two great teachings of the Church for particular reverence by the members of the Congregation: the Incarnation and the Trinity. This past Sunday, we celebrated our triune God. The primary symbol for a life of...
Newness that Is Amazing and Shocking
by Ross Dizon | Jun 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies newness. This newness amazes and shocks. The newness that is Jesus shows up undoubtedly as he feeds about five thousand. Like sheep, they rest in green pastures. Due to the newness of the sign Jesus does, those who have eaten try to make him king. ...
Fix Your Eyes on God – The Pardon Prayer
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Fix Your Eyes on God - The Pardon Prayer - Vincentians Need Their Faith - Gospel - JOHN 16:16-20 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Fix Your Eyes on God O gracious Parent! Elevate our souls, and give us access to thy sublime throne, that stable seat of pure delight!...
Learning From Others: Listening. Experiencing. Trusting.
by Nick Teetsov | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Taking Steps Towards Action. VHT & Reflecting on Who Has Shaped Me Being a part of the Vincentian Heritage Tour was a privilege and an honor. Spending a week with other student leaders at DePaul, as well as incredible faculty members, and a world-renowned...
Do You Have the Courage to Serve?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
”Do we have the courage to go out of our comfort zones and serve?”
Does Your Compassion Lead To Solidarity?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Our vision in faith leads to compassion, a compassion that leads inevitably to real and lasting solidarity.
Friendship • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Mon Dieu, my dear daughter, how your letter and the thoughts [you] sent to me console me! Indeed, I must confess to you that the feeling has spread through every part of my soul" (CCD I, 34). "What shall I tell you now about the one whom your heart loves so dearly in...
Think Global, Act Local. A Vincentian Perspective.
by Omar Escamilla | Jun 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Growing up, one of my greatest dreams was visualizing myself immersed in the subjects for which I am most passionate. Through my involvement in community college, I was able to build a community of individuals that believed in me and provided the foundation for my...