Reflections

How Mother Seton Teaches Us About the Gift of God Himself

by Danielle Bean | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist even before she was fully received into the Church.

Hearing the Voice (John 10:11-18)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

I think people would worry if someone accused them of “hearing voices.” But the truth of the matter is that during each week, any number of voices are directed at us.

The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit

by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Have you ever been captivated by a master teacher? Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher.

Contemplation: With All Our Strength

by Tim Williams | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org As Vincentians, we understand this to be a calling, a vocation. Each of is called to serve God as a member of the Society, seeing Christ in the neighbor, and growing in holiness through our service. While the meetings and...

Part 1: Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On a Beach

by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was then … and still should be.

Generous to All like Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Jun 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is so very generous to all to the end. Those who believe in him and seek the kingdom of God are generous also...

Firewood for the Soul: We are All Servants

by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jun 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Firewood for the Soul: What Are We Busy About?

by Samantha Hill | Jan 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

From the Contemplation of God to the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"To love God perfectly, to be swallowed up in the contemplation of His Divine Essence, His beauty, His goodness, His wisdom, and His other perfections. That’s the occupation of the saints with respect to Our Lord, who remembers the love He had to save them"...

The Pope Video • For the gift of diversity in the Church

by .famvin | Jan 20, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the gift of diversity in the Church

Your Favorite Image of God

by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.

A Vincentian View: Dreaming

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” on August 28,1963 was scheduled to include a 3-hour program of speeches and performances by various civil rights leaders.

How Big Is Your Dream?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

“Will that be … small, regular, or super-sized?”

Take Seriously the Good News of God

by Ross Dizon | Jan 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Good News of God in person. To take seriously this Good News means to have, for sure, life, bliss, salvation. There are those, of course, who do not take seriously Jesus’ proclamation that the kingdom of God has come. They say that if it were true, things...