Reflections

Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Of course, the districts of Saint-Jacques and of Jardin-des-Plantes do not always give the spectacle of the same desolation. We know there shopping streets, poor but livable houses, narrow but well-kept rooms that retain remains of an old slack, waxed furniture, white...

Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Lisa M. Hendey | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.

New Wineskins

by John Freund, CM | June 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.

A Vincentian View: Inspiration

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.

The Root Causes of Homelessness Today

by John Berry | Jul 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

But either way you cut it, clearing or criminalizing homeless encampments will do little to solve our nation’s homelessness crisis.

Priests Committed to the Poor and the Needy • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Jul 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Priests, do not be offended at the freedom of speech which a layman uses in appealing to your zeal. [...] Mistrust...

Future, Past, and Present: A Science Fiction Parable

by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.

The Pope Video • For the gift of diversity in the Church

by .famvin | Jan 20, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the gift of diversity in the Church

Your Favorite Image of God

by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.

A Vincentian View: Dreaming

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” on August 28,1963 was scheduled to include a 3-hour program of speeches and performances by various civil rights leaders.

How Big Is Your Dream?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

“Will that be … small, regular, or super-sized?”

Take Seriously the Good News of God

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Good News of God in person. To take seriously this Good News means to have, for sure, life, bliss, salvation. There are those, of course, who do not take seriously Jesus’ proclamation that the kingdom of God has come. They say that if it were true, things...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 39

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: The Experience of the Wilderness

by Samantha Hill | Jan 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Do it for God (Do it for Love) • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"One means of doing [your service] as God wills is to do it in charity—in charity, Sisters. How excellent that will make your service! But do you know what it means to do it in charity? It’s to do it in God, for God is charity, and it’s to do it purely for God; it’s...