Reflections

The Joy of Mission from the Perspective of the Vincentian Family

by Vincentian Family Office | January 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I am a student for the Congregation of the Mission (Province of Brazil) and am a participant in this marvelous reality that is being promoted by the International Office of the Vincentian Family and FAVILA: the Vincentian Confraternities.

Living Into Collaboration – A Vincentian Laudato Si’ Point of View, Part 2

by Carol De Angelo, SC | January 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In Part 2, I ask us to reflect on how practicing contemplative awareness, attitude and intention and comprehensive compassion are important aspects of Vincentian-Setonian collaboration.

What Is Truth?

by John Freund, CM | January 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.

An American Vincentian Reflections on the USA Election

by Rev. Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | January 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 5 Comments

It may come as a surprise to some that the result of the Presidential election showed that the Catholic vote was almost evenly divided between Donald Trump and Joseph Biden.

Should We Imitate a Servant King?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.

A Vincentian View: A Thankful Man

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

In this year dedicated to St. Joseph, I have written several times on the way in which the Psalms can express the thinking and praying of the Holy Family.

The Poor Will Always Be With You??

by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.

Mini-Retreat: Renewal in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M.. The Second: RENEWAL. Frederic Ozanam was extremely sensitive to the idea of social change. Not only was he sensitive to this...

Mini-Retreat: Continuity in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M. First: CONTINUITY. The thinking and writings of Frederic point out a more profound continuity, a continuity that goes to the...

A Vincentian View: Payback

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

A Vincentian View “Payback” Imagine a world in which everyone had all that they needed, not too much and never too little. No one was hungry—there was always enough food. No one was naked—adequate clothing was available to all. No one needed shelter—everyone had a...

Sinners We Human Beings All Are

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

Jesus is one with us sinners. Just like his Father, he takes no pleasure in our death, but rather in our conversion, that we may live. Jesus is concerned about sinners, which shocks the Pharisees and the scribes. They complain, “This man welcomes sinners and eats...

Vincentian Gospel Reflections: Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC | Sep 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

FEAST OF BLESSED FREDERIC OZANAM September 9 Gospel: (Luke 10: 25-37) “And who is my neighbor? Jesus replied: “There was a man going down from Jerusalem to Jericho who fell in with robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and then went off leaving him half-dead. A...

We are All Called to Sainthood

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

We are all called to Sainthood. – Are you ready to transform your life? – Christ is within you. Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from April 2013 We are all called to Sainthood. Feel Christ within you. God will always place someone on your path that needs...

Mother Teresa, Pope Francis and the Vincentian Connection

by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

There are some great insights into St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Teresa in Saint Vincent de Paul and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Two Saints for Our Time found on our partner site "We are Vincentians" (vincentians.com). More insights can be had by reflecting...