Reflections

Living “As If”(Acts 4: Jn 20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

Where are the assurances that these claims about Jesus rising to new life have any substance?

Acts of the Apostles, Systemic Change and Polarization

by John Freund, CM | April 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

Over the next several weeks the liturgy, drawing from the Acts of the Apostles, presents selected stories of ordinary people who coped with severe polarization some 2,000 years ago.

Joyful to See the Lord in Their Midst

by Ross Reyes Dizon | April 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The risen Christ stands in the midst of his disciples and wishes them peace. He shows them his hands and his side. And they turn joyful. The disciples are not at all joyful after the death of Jesus. They are even broken and hopeless. For not only do they miss their...

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

by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Saint Paul tells you how much you lose when the first thoughts of your mind are filled with anything other than God.”

Come to Our Senses about Our Sins

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is divine mercy in person. Hence, he is ready to forgive us if we come to our senses and decide to turn back to...

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

by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 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 17: Saying Yes

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Many times, we think sacrifice has to be something ostentatious.

Louise de Marillac: Do Not Aim for Positions

by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Dec 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

"My Most Honored Father, The manner in which Divine Providence has always willed that I speak to you causes me to turn to you very simply in this matter concerning the accomplishment of the holy will of God and the obstacles which experience has shown might hinder the...

Together We Can

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 16, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, News, Reflections

The Daughters of Charity have had a presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo for over 90 years. The people living in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital, come from different parts of the country. Although 64% of the population of Lemba is educated, only about 3% are...

From Value to Virtue: Passion

by Santiago Azcarate, CM | Dec 15, 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 fifth is Zeal: the virtue of passion. With a desire to encourage love and respect for the poor, the Rule of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society refers to...

Mapping Herstory #IamVincent

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 15, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections

Mapping can tell a good story. The AIC-USA is determined about the project of mapping herstory. In a creative new part of their website called "Spotlight on Associations," the Association of International Charities in the USA is using mapping to tell stories of the...

A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Heart

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View: The Vincentian Heart The Theology Department at St. John’s University has offered me the opportunity to teach the course on Vincent de Paul next semester. I really have enough to do, but the thought of teaching this course during the 400th...

The Difference is Often the Resources

by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The difference between “getting by” resources and “getting ahead” resources

Presence of the Mighty God among Us

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, our Savior, is the presence of God among us. Are we Christians the presence of Jesus in the world? The name of the Messiah, of the Lord’s Anointed, is Jesus. His name shows that his mission is to save his people from their sins. Hence, his presence means...

Vincentians Seeing Life – Vincentians, Best Friends

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians Seeing Life - Vincentians, Best Friends - God Deserves our Best - Facing Giants Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Seeing Life We try to see life and the people in it from God’s view. Generally we don’t see things as they are. Seeing things...

The True Light, Which Enlightens Everyone

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Stars which symbolize light are the most fascinating symbol of Christmas. In the book of Numbers, we read about Balaam who prophesied the coming of messiah with the symbol of a star. “A star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel” ( Num...

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