Reflections

To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part II)

by .famvin | August 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

During this time of pandemic the Vincentian Family is being challenged to become creative in responding to people’s spiritual and material needs. Part 2

The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics

by Javier F. Chento | August 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.

Rich in Mercy

by Pat Regan, MCA | August 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

God who is rich in mercy. It is a mystery that bears reflection in our modern world.

That “Other” Virus

by John Freund, CM | August 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.

Seton Shrine Debuts “Seeker to Saint” Video Series

by .famvin | Jun 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The Seeker to Saint series, produced by The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, is part of a year-long commemoration of the 200th anniversary of her passing into heave

A Perfect Storm

by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.

Thomas McKenna – Taken for granted

by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

McKenna – Taken for Granted

Inventive love blooming where it is planted

by Ross Dizon | Jun 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (B), June 7, 2015 – Ex 24, 3-8; Heb 9, 11-15; Mk 14, 12-16. 22-26 He is mediator of a new covenant (Heb 9, 15) To belong to the new covenant is to draw our life from Jesus’ love and to live loving as he did. Since Jesus shed his...

Patrick Griffin on “The Boldness of Charity “

by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis tells us that God is not afraid of newness.

Pat Griffin CM – A Free Spirit

by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

And so, the Spirit is free. From the view of that Spirit, “liberal” and “conservative” must and do tend in the same direction. As persons consecrated by that divine presence, we pray for her outpouring in our lives and ministries as Pentecost comes upon us.

Outward-moving

by Ross Dizon | May 26, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Most Holy Trinity (B), May 31, 2015 – Dt 4, 32-34. 39-40; Rom 8, 14-17; Mt 28, 16-20 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Mt 28, 19) God’s overflowing love reaches us human beings so that may be, in the Son and by the working of the Holy...

Breathing our first at last

by Ross Dizon | May 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Pentecost Sunday (B), May 24, 2015 – Acts 2, 1-11; 1 Cor 12, 3b-7. 12-13; Jn 20, 19-23 They were astounded (Acts 2, 7) We are given a share in the divine breath so that we may be created anew according to the full stature of Christ. God blew the breath of life into...

Saving Hand of God – Close the Door of Darkness – Ascension of Our Lord – Seek the Holy Spirit

by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Saving Hand of God – Close the Door of Darkness – Ascension of Our Lord – Seek the Holy Spirit

With clasping roots running deep into the ground, a tree grows strong and tall

by Ross Dizon | May 12, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

The Ascension of the Lord (B), May 17, 2015 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23 or 4, 1-13; Mk 16, 15-20 The surpassing greatness of his power for us (Eph 1, 19) The Son of God goes up to heaven. He brings humanity with him, for whose salvation he came down from heaven....