Reflections

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

by .famvin | August 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1

The Challenge that Young Vincentians Face During this time of Pandemic

by Sidney Batista França | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.

Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?

by John Freund, CM | August 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.

A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?

by Jim Paddon | August 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.

Untold Stories: The Cross, the Medal and the Rosary

by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | Jun 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Every day people come with new and untold stories to the doorway of the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at 140 rue du Bac.

The Pope Video • The Beauty of Marriage

by .famvin | Jun 5, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Beauty of Marriage.

Writing Straight With Crooked Lines

by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Vincent and Louise were at best an improbable couple. We are blessed to know the outcomes of the 35-year intersection of these two lives.

All eyes and ears

by Ross Dizon | Jan 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

To set before you an ideal (1 Cor 7, 35) Jesus is the great prophet God raised up from among us at the coming of the time of fulfillment. He teaches with God’s authority. God acknowledges that we are right, those of us who do not want to die listening to his words...

Pope’s Lenten Message Denounces Globalization of Indifference

by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2015 | Formation, Pope, Reflections

Pope’s Lenten Message Denounces Globalization of Indifference

Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor

by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor

Pope – Family is first place we learn to communicate

by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

The family is the first place we learn to communicate, families teach us to go out of ourselves and encounter others.

“Go home and think about it”

by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections

“Go home and think about it” Do you really want to be a Daughter of Charity?

“…standing among 20 “young nuns” “

by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity

These women have risked a joyful “yes” to a road not often traveled.

“Evangelized by the poor” – will we walk away sad?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

“To learn how to receive with humility. To learn to be evangelized by the poor”

Have your boarding pass ready

by Ross Dizon | Jan 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), January 25, 2015 – Jon 3, 1-5. 10; 1 Cor 7, 29-31; Mk 1, 14-20 The time is running out (1 Cor 7, 29) The proclamation of the kingdom of God is also an invitation to repentance. “The kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink,...