Reflections

Wide-angle View of the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments

We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”

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

by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Another means of placing ourselves in the presence of God is to imagine ourselves before the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar.”

The Way of Vincent

by Rev. Hugh O’Donnell, CM | May 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

In this brief reflection I want to share with you one of the great graces I received in my search to know Vincent better.

St. Joseph – Patron of “Saints Next Door”

by John Freund, CM | April 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments

Can we recognize Joseph, “the quiet one,” as the model for far more than just carpenters?

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVII

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

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

Lenten Video Series, Day 29: Full Court “Pressss”

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Offer up little sacrifices, little moments, little discomforts, every day to receive great graces from God and the Blessed Mother.

MISEVI Colombia and its Missionary Journey

by Beatriz E. Gaviria O. | Apr 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Beatriz reflects on the effects of living the mission life of MISEVI during the years with covid restrictions. MISEVI Colombia is committed to local community mission work.

Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians – MARK 7:14-23

by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians - MARK 7:14-23 - God Always Wants to Work With Us – Vincentians are the Salt Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast - Happy Valentine's Day! Jesus Wants to Help Vincentians The kingdom of God surpasses all human limitations. He calls us and...

AIC: 400 Years (Video Presentation)

by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Social

We present you a video prepared by the International Association of Charities (AIC) which, during 2017, celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding: AIC – International Association of Charities – is a network of 150,000 local volunteers, mainly women, who work in...

Vincentians of Wherever: The Heart of Saint Vincent Continues to Beat at “le Berceau”

by Rev. Philippe Lamblin, C.M. | Feb 12, 2017 | Formation, News, Reflections

Arriving at Dax on February 6, 2017 by the TGV (France’s high-speed train service) at night, Frédéric was a little late to take me to the Berceau of Saint Vincent de Paul. He immediately told me: "The migrants have arrived." And added: "These are mostly single women...

Is Being Single the Same as Being a Consecrated Single Person? • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Feb 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

"At present the priests of Saint-Sulpice are sending for four girls from the refugee center to help our sisters. Should they be allowed to do so, or would it be more fitting for the convalescent patients to come for their own meals? There are six of our sisters,...

The Globalization of Charity • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič

by Javier F. Chento | Feb 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

In a new series of three videos, Fr. Tomaz Mavrič CM invites us to continue to deepen the meaning of the Vincentian charism, of which we celebrate its 400th anniversary during this year 2017. Let us recall that, in the first series of videos published in the month of...

Discovering Opportunities for Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

How did Vincent discover opportunities that turned to systemic change?

Singing on Social: A Discernment Reflection

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 7, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, Reflections, Social

In a new video to aid in religious discernment, Daughters of Charity Liz Sjoberg and Brenda Fritz make music together. It's a beautiful piece. https://youtu.be/MSzJDiBTz1Q

Zeal that Is Unflagging, Consuming and Consummating

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, like his Father, is the source and summit of all righteousness. He fulfills the law and the prophets. And his zeal proves him in this regard. First, his zeal for God and for the law and the prophets consumes Jesus. This zeal shows, of course, in his cleansing...

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