Reflections

Reign of God and His Justice First

by Ross Dizon | July 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Two-tiered Society

by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day

I Know What the Poor Need and Want!

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2020 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

To be a missionary is to leave one’s proper world and one’s secure place in the world in order to enter the world of the other; it is to leave one’s place in order to enter the place of the poor and to accompany the poor with the gospel.

Options in Abuse: Homelessness or Domestic Violence

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 16, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

Abuse victims. “Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not.

A Vincentian View: Mary’s Lessons on Joseph

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Mary knew Joseph. As we are attentive to her, we learn about the one who stood beside her for much of her life.

A Daring Prudence – Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney