Reflections

Firewood for the Soul: Giver Of Life

by Samantha Hill | May 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | May 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Dear friend, you are continually heading out on long and fatiguing journeys that are dangerous to your health (your health has already been severely tested). Bear with me as I express my concern. You say you are seeking to create new sources of interest for yourself...

The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky

by Tom Hoopes | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.

Mother Deafness – It’s Real!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Mothers might have saved Stanford University a lot of money. Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers.

Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope

by .famvin | Dec 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

The Pope Video • Catechists

by .famvin | Dec 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catechists.

I Predict the Synod will…

by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The Church has begun a three-year process focused on not only truly listening to each other.

Seeds of Every Ordinary Moment #IamVincent

by Dan Walsh | Jan 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

We just celebrated Christmas – God is with us. This is one of my favorite times of the liturgical calendar, because of the invitation to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world and then to live Christ’s presence. This idea of preparing has been especially...

Wrap Yourself with Vincent’s Cape • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič

by Tomaz Mavrič, CM | Jan 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

In a series of three videos, Fr Tomaz Mavrič, CM invites us to focus our reflection on three objects that belonged to St. Vincent de Paul: his cape, his hat and his shoes. Today we present the second: his cape. Relics are not "magic" objects ... it would be...

Heavenly Gaze

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

A scene setter. You’re out in the cold night fields, keeping close watch over your flock. And suddenly this light is shining at you and all around you. From out of this radiance a voice of an angel sings out news about the infant in swaddling clothes lying in a...

Habits and Systemic Change: A Reflection

by James Claffey | Jan 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A Latin proverb warns us “The power of habit is great.” We also know this from our spiritual formation. Wise spiritual directors counsel us to pray daily, to make it a habit, and our life will always have a solid foundation. Of course St. Vincent goes even further...

Message of the Superior General, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, at the beginning of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Jan 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

On the occasion of 25 January, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, a key date in Vincentian history in which we recall the events happened in the village of Folleville 400 years ago, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of...

Chosen and Appointed to Bear Lasting Fruit

by Ross Dizon | Jan 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one who has chosen and appointed us to bear fruit. Jesus’ chosen way breaks the mold. Unlike the religious leaders who are settled in Jerusalem, he withdraws to Galilee. His withdrawal to Galilee shows his courage. He has chosen not to turn back as...

Where did our Faith come from? – Vincentians Learn from Scripture

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Where did our Faith come from? - Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Where did our Faith come from? I am sure you will have many different answers to this question. ...

On Route to the Poor • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič

by Tomaz Mavrič, CM | Jan 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

In a series of three videos, Fr Tomaz Mavrič, CM invites us to focus our reflection on three objects that belonged to St. Vincent de Paul: his cape, his hat and his shoes. Today we present the first: his hat. These relics are objects that evoke the life of Vincent de...