Reflections

Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?

Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?

by John Freund, CM | January 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.

Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves

by Ross Dizon | January 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father, which gives us reason to destroy our idols. Jesus teaches in the synagogue of Capernaum. He amazes those who hear him, since he strikes them as one...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 40

by Famvin Media Resources | January 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 44

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: On the sidelines

by Samantha Hill | Feb 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 18, 2024 | Featured, Formation, Reflections

Rome, 18 February 2024 First Sunday of Lent To all the members of the Vincentian Family Movement ADORATION OF THE...

Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.

Is There an “Immaculate COMPLEXION?”

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you noticed? Mary never seems to age!

A Vincentian View: The Spes Gregis

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The “spes gregis” was one of the earliest terms that I heard applied to my classmates and me when we entered the high school seminary.

What’s In a Name? Was Shakespeare Wrong?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Shakespeare wrote “What’s in a name? A rose is a rose by any other name.” What someone or something is called or labeled is arbitrary compared to their or its intrinsic qualities.

Deny Themselves, Bear Their Own Cross, Follow Christ

by Ross Dizon | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is all things to all. He leads those who live for others and deny themselves. For they do not seek their own good, but the neighbor’s. Peter is blessed. For in the first place, the Father, not flesh and blood, lets him know who Jesus is. In the second place,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Simplicity and Humility

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Aug 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

For St. Vincent, to live according to the spirit and charism of the congregations is to live the virtues of the Gospel. He considered virtues as, “Evangelical Maxims” which Jesus the sovereign Master taught us both by word and example. Therefore, Vincent asks...

From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"There are many who, recollected exteriorly, and filled with lofty sentiments of God interiorly, stop at that, and when it comes to the point of doing something, and they have the opportunity to act, they come up short. They flatter themselves with their ardent...