Reflections
From Your Prodigious Mind this Whole World Was Made … • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 1
by Famvin Media Resources | February 16, 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.
My thinking about Lent has changed
by John Freund, CM | February 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Over the last 30 years, I have been learning to pay attention to the opportunities hidden in the events of my life.
A Vincentian View: What a Difference a Day Makes
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Ash Wednesday follows Mardi Gras – “Fat Tuesday.” The days stand out as contrasts.
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Investment or Expense?
by Lindsey Adams | Mar 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.
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Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Fourth and final part: Conclusions and Future Challenges.
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The Trinity, A Big Mystery • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"In addition to the obligation we here have as Christians to honor this feast [Most Holy Trinity], we have a...
The Vincentian Family: A Fruitful and Flourishing Tree
by Vinícus Augusto Teixeira, CM | Jul 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Vincentian Family could be compared with a lush and youthful tree laden with fruit and adorned with flowers.
The Virtue of Holy Indifference
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In Christian spiritual tradition, the state of perfect acceptance of the will of God by an entire resignation is called as the virtue of holy indifference. It is not a virtue among many other virtues, but it is a state of virtuous life. There is a famous philosophical...
Merciful Commitment • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jul 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"So then, if there are any among us who think they’re in the Mission to evangelize poor people but not to alleviate their sufferings, to take care of their spiritual needs but not their temporal ones, I reply that we have to help them and have them assisted in every...
Are We a “Listening” Community?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I suspect we have all heard stories about or even lived with someone who was “hard of hearing.”
For Future Generations!
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Jul 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
A Vincentian View: Sower, Seed, and Soil
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When I have the honor to preach to a Vincentian group, I sometimes take the opportunity to see if we have a record of Vincent speaking on the Scripture for that day.
Be Honest! Do We Prefer To Serve the “Good Poor”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Who do we prefer to serve? The “good” poor? When I am honest with myself, I realize I prefer to serve. someone whose poverty I understand.
Rush to Condemn and to Exclude
by Ross Dizon | Jul 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Lowly, meek and patient, Jesus bears with the weak and annoying. We learn from him to bear with one another and not rush to judge.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 13
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.