Reflections

To be Vincentian: a continual state of Lent

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | February 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For members of the worldwide Vincentian Family, the practice of prayer, fasting, penance and almsgiving is something that should be lived throughout the year.

Lenten Video Series: Day 7, Praying Person

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 7: Praying Person.

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (1 Cor: 10:31)

by Tom McKenna, CM | February 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

How is that the glory of God supplies motivation, gives the impetus for getting up and doing something?

Seeing Beyond My Nose

by John Freund, CM | February 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

“Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world, a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war. May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.”

A Canadian View: Welcome to 2022

by Jim Paddon | Jan 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

2022 has arrived! and 2021 is now history.

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – To Bethlehem

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together”...

Pope Francis – A Different Approach To Peace?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?

Teach me how to dance! #IamVincent

by Emily Becker | Dec 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

To say #IamVincent is to be willing to learn how to dance! Emily Becker of DePaul University learned how, and will never stop... When I look back on the beginning of my Vincentian story, I see a clear starting point. At the beginning of my freshman year, I saw a...

Counsel for An Anxious Time

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Counsel for An Anxious Time (Lk. 17:20-25) All through Luke’s gospel, the underlying movement is towards Jerusalem. From the beginning that’s where Jesus is heading, and as He gets closer the pace picks up and the tensions rise. This is not only because of the...

Darkness and Black Clouds that Are Menacing

by Ross Dizon | Dec 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the great light that shines on those who dwell in darkness. John is “under pressure.” Although relatively young, he feels death is lurking in the darkness. The executioner can come any time to take the prisoner away. And the darkness of prison and impending...

Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...

A Time to Wait for God’s Coming

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

St. Luke, in his Gospel, before writing about the birth of Jesus, speaks about the coming of God in the life of Zechariah and Elizabeth (Lk1:5-24). Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments of the Lord. But still...

Thanksgiving Meal – Dividing? Transforming?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2016 | Church, Formation, Pope, Reflections

Judging from internet posts, many people experienced political indigestion as they celebrated the traditional American Thanksgiving meal. This stands in stark contrast to the experience of another meal of thanksgiving described in the Academy Award winning film. Pope...

Louise de Marillac: Listening and Respecting the Views of the Poor

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

One of the administrators of the hospital in Nantes, who has been in Paris, “spoke to me about the seasoning of your soup. I believe you should not hesitate to add some cloves to it since it is the custom of the region. Likewise, Sister, since the Fathers of the Poor...

From Value to Virtue: Gentleness

by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The third is Meekness: the virtue of gentleness. It is interesting to note that “Wikipedia” speaks of gentleness as a virtue of former ages but is...

A Vincentian View: Your Children’s Children

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: Your Children’s Children May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see Jerusalem’s prosperity all the days of your life and live to see your children’s children (Ps 128:5-6) Last year at this time after Thanksgiving, I wrote about my grandnephew...