Reflections

Contemplation: Another Advocate

by Tim Williams | June 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In 1833, President (and Spiritual Advisor) Emmanuel Bailly opened the first meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul praying “Veni, Sancte Spiritus…” We continue this special devotion to the Holy Spirit today,...

Sow with Humility, Trust and Courage

by Ross Reyes Dizon | June 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is, in person, what it means to sow is to harvest and the seed that turns into a tree with large branches, so that birds can dwell in its shade. In today’s gospel, Jesus says that the kingdom of God is like the one who goes to sow and gets to harvest. That is to...

Firewood for the Soul: Fragility

by Samantha Hill | June 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

The Situation of the Poor in our Cities • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | June 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On either side of a filthy sewer rise houses five stories high, many of which shelter fifty families. Low, damp, and noxious rooms; [...] no paper, often not a single piece of furniture, hides the nakedness of the wretched walls. In a house of the Rue des Lyonnais we...

If Moccasins Could Speak!

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

Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?

A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales

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

Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.

The Church of Corinth – is the Past Prologue?

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

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.

Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very great; and I have no doubt that there are several saints among them. You’ll find in them the marks of the true spirit of the Daughter of Charity. Try to...

Advent Reflections 2023 (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Prepare for the coming of Christ with this video from Vincentian Family Ireland.

Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 4

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let us reflect on God’s Word so that it challenges us, as Family, to be a prophetic voice to the poor.

Lessons Learned From a “Street Priest!”

by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times, they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.

A Vincentian View: A Cry in the Silence

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is there any more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”?

Why Am I a Vincentian Priest?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I see… and read… many posts asking “Why I Am (Not) a Catholic.” I also hear of former Vocation Directors saying that this time must be a tough time for Vocation Directors.

Favors, Blessings, Graces from God

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the one anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father, brings the Good News to the poor. He proclaims the era of favors from heaven. The angel Gabriel comes to Mary. As he greets her, he does not say the name of the virgin betrothed to Joseph. Rather,...