What the teacher had done was prepare him to see. She had given him a way to notice more of what was there.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Caring for the Little Ones”
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the Gospels, Jesus mentions the “little ones” on several occasions. He says that they need to be treated with respect (Mt 18:10).
Changing Our Clocks
by John Freund, CM | November 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Hope in God, Rely on Him for All Things
by Ross Reyes Dizon | November 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Jesus became poor, a curse and sin for our sake. That is how needy his disciples are to become. And they should hope in God alone.
Firewood for the Soul: Gratitude
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | November 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Does Jesus Want Us to Build Back Better?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Visits that Are Christian, Marian, Vincentian
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the fullness of God’s visits to us humans to save us. The visits we pay to our neighbor should be like...
Even before I knew it, #IamVincent @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
"Growing up in an American," says Angela Seegal, "Italian in a family of eight, concepts like 'sharing,' 'making it go further,' 'taking only what you need,' were always part of my vernacular. My parents both came from humble beginnings, and made the conscience...
Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: “Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter” We are halfway through the Easter season, and it is a good time for a short test. 1. Did you know that Easter is the pivotal celebration of the Christian calendar? Though Christmas might seem to hold...
Firefighters and Electrical Engineers
by Mike Clark | Apr 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
by Mike Clark – When I explain my work in the field of collective impact and systems design, I have some go-to phrases, like:
Glory and new life through love
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 19, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus reveals to us the way of love that leads to glory and the new life. Judas leaves to carry out fully his betrayal. It is night, which does not mean that the light no longer shines in the darkness. Divine glory still shines brightly. Jesus speaks of it to his...
Vincentian Special Bond
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Special Bond – Vincentians Moving Forward - Vincentian Spiritual Growth - God Speaks to Us Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 19, 2016 Vincentian Special Bond – Vincentians are blessings in our troubled world where it seems not many people...
Justice and Mercy on the Way to Love
by Michael Whalen, CM | Apr 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In the previous meditation, we embarked on an exploration of the somewhat tense if not actually tortured relationship between mercy and justice. We also highlighted the various “station stops” we would make along the way. This first such “station stop” simply seeks...
Vincentians of Wherever: Mortification from another perspective
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Success is a seductive thing. An old friend, Christina Puntel, (Vincentian by baptism at a Vincentian parish in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, USA), wrote recently suggesting an article to me. Like Vincent, she is simple in life and in speech. She said, this...
Religious Life in the Future: What Might It Look Like
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Part of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and Colorado Vincentian Volunteer Alum, Sister Jen Gordon prepared a fantastic talk for the 2012 gathering of Women Religious called 'Living on the Edge.' Treat yourself to her insightful perspective... Sister...
There will always be more – Vincent dePaul and Oskar Schindler
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Continuing the series "Vincent’s Life Lessons" based on J. Patrick Murphy’s Mr. Vincent we read: Vincent lived 80 years and died worried that he did not do enough. Life expectancy in Vincent's time was 35-37 years. Lesson: You may get more time and opportunity to do...