A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Dreamers
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Joseph, Vincent and Louise, Francis, and many others invite us to think about what is possible as we open our eyes to God’s grace for a different and better world.
Learning From a Vincentian Nobel Prize Nominee
by John Freund, CM | February 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
A Vincentian priest has made it his life’s work to “go out to the margins” of society and try to restore dignity to the “living scraps” of a “throwaway culture”. Pedro Opeka CM, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize… again.
Moments of Trial and Fall, Triumph and Grace
by Ross Dizon | February 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: Christ’s Broken Body Today
by John Freund, CM | February 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“How beautiful it is to see poor people if we consider them in God and with the esteem in which Jesus Christ held them!” – St. Vincent
Can Dickens Teach Us Homeless Advocacy?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol?” Who hasn’t read it, or heard it or seen it on stage or screen?
A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – Joseph and Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”
King Unlike All Other Kings Undoubtedly
by Ross Dizon | Nov 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is King! How do we react to this proclamation? As an assembly, the elders of the people, the chief priests and the scribes bring Jesus before Pilate. After hearing the charges, the Roman prefect asks Jesus if he is the king of the Jews. Jesus answers him,...
A Family Devotion • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Agnes Marie | Nov 15, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last week, we invited...
Merciful Savior – Reaching Out
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Merciful Savior - Reaching Out – Gateway to Heaven – Lord Give Me Courage Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Merciful Savior Vincentians know the Wonderful, merciful Savior. Precious Redeemer and friend, who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue the souls of all...
Nigerian Perspective on the Ongoing Formation Program
by Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM | Nov 14, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections
September 9 – November 4, 2016 I am Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM from the province of Nigeria. After my ordination in August 2013, I was sent to Chad International Mission. However, I had to spend about five months in Cameroon to learn French before resuming my...
Living with the Awareness of Human Mortality
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Nov 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In one of the Indian myths, there is a saying that, “the greatest wonder in the world is that every day we see many people dying, but those who live lead their lives as though there is no death.” As the liturgical year of the church is coming to an end, the scripture...
The End of My Rope • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 12, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Two weeks ago, we...
What Does It Mean To Be Truly Connected In This Day and Age?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
We were made to be in relationship with one another. … Framing our connection in such a way draws us not only into the hearts of one another, but ultimately it leads us into the heart of God.
Louise de Marillac: Virgin Mary Cares of this World
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“I gaze upon you today, most pure Virgin Mother of Grace, since it was you who not only provided the matter for the formation of the sacred body of your Son, at a time when you were not as yet actually a mother, but by bringing Him into the world, you have become both...
From Value to Virtue: Simplicity
by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Nov 10, 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 first is Simplicity: the virtue of transparency. In listing the virtues that Vincentians have to cultivate in order to follow Vincent de Paul and in...