Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XVI

by John Freund, CM | June 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Go to bed modestly and fall asleep with a good thought.”

Separating Justice from Jargon

by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | June 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work

Binge-watching the Gospel of Mark?

by John Freund, CM | June 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

BInge-watching viewers report a greater understanding and knowledge of the show and character development, versus viewers who don’t binge-watch. Might that be true if we “binge-read” the Gospel of Mark?

A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments

St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.

Recounting Grace (Luke 24:35)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

“They recounted how…he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”

Jesus Drew the Best Out of Ordinary People

by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The Jerusalem stockbrokers would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They liked the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising.

Mind and Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus and the Father are one and of one mind and heart. And to be a Christian means to have Christ’s mind and heart....

We Are Living the Times of the Holy Spirit • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jun 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

"Souls that are truly poor and desirous of serving God should place their trust in the coming of the Holy Spirit within them believing that, finding no resistance in them, He will give them the disposition necessary to accomplish the holy will of God which should be...

Reconnecting with Myself Through Vincent de Paul’s Footsteps #IamVincent

by Lourdes Gonzalez | Jun 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

My Origins I was born and raised in Chicago, but grew up in a traditional Mexican Catholic household. By traditional I mean that my family and I would go to church every Sunday morning and have breakfast together afterwards. Another thing was that I was never allowed...

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 Reyes 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...