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Reflections
Going From Here To There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | March 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 6
by Famvin Media Resources | March 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | March 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
Undervalued Gift
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
Knowing How To Ask In Order To Learn How To Give • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Savior of our souls, these are Your teachings we are embracing, and the devil is trying to make us abandon them. My Savior, it's to Your advantage for us to be the victors, since we are fighting against Your enemy. Come to our aid. We protest that we'll take up arms...
Street-level Encounters – a Parable
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Do we look people in the eye? We certainly look some people in the eye… especially when we are in a loving relationship with them.
A Vincentian View: Saints and Souls
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.
Changing Our Clocks, Fast-forwards and Do-overs
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Changing Clocks! It is a semi-annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Fire up Our Whole Selves with Love
by Ross Dizon | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes known by words and deeds that we cannot love God without loving our neighbor. We Christians seek to fire up ourselves with love. The Church asks us today to keep watch. For we do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will come back. And to keep...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 29
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
MISEVI in Spain
by Idoia Makazaga | Nov 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In September, Idoia Makazaga, the President of MISEVI Spain, shared the following information about the activities of MISEVI Spain.
Preaching with Simplicity • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"How did the Apostles preach? Very plainly, simply, and familiarly. That’s our style of preaching, too: plainly and familiarly in ordinary language. To preach like an Apostle, Messieurs, that is to preach well and in a helpful way, you have to approach it with...
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.