Reflections

Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre

by Samantha Hill | March 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 3

by Famvin Media Resources | March 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Three: Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration during Lent.

God Alone Suffices • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | March 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"God is an abyss of gentleness, a sovereign, eternally glorious being, an infinite good that embraces all good; everything in Him is incomprehensible. Now, the knowledge we have, that God is above all understanding, should suffice for us to have Him infinitely...

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 4

by Famvin Media Resources | March 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.

Learning from Our Children and Our Parents • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an...

The Pope Video • For the Role of Women

by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.

Eucharistic Gift – Wrapped In a Story

by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Simplicity and Humility

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Aug 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

For St. Vincent, to live according to the spirit and charism of the congregations is to live the virtues of the Gospel. He considered virtues as, “Evangelical Maxims” which Jesus the sovereign Master taught us both by word and example. Therefore, Vincent asks...

From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"There are many who, recollected exteriorly, and filled with lofty sentiments of God interiorly, stop at that, and when it comes to the point of doing something, and they have the opportunity to act, they come up short. They flatter themselves with their ardent...

I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II

by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Yes! I figuratively rubbed shoulders with some 2000 bishops inside St. Peter’s! There are not many left who can say that.

Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 24, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.

Prayer Visuals (I Kings: 19; Matthew: 14)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Scriptures are filled with striking visuals for our lives of faith, and in particular for our lives of prayer. One is in chapter 19 of the Book of Kings, up on the mountain with the Prophet Elijah who is fleeing from the threats of Jezebel and her husband King...