Reflections

Firewood for the Soul: Trustworthy

by Samantha Hill | May 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Responsible for Proclaiming the Word of God • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | May 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Dear friend, we have not faith enough; we are always looking for the re-establishment of religion by political means; we dream of a Constantine who, with one blow and one effort, would bring back the nations to the fold. The fact is we don't really know the history of...

The Pope Video • For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians

by .famvin | May 18, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians.

Stop – Look – Listen… Rules For Our Roads

by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Crossing the roads of your life do you “Stop – Look – Listen”?

To Comply with the Precepts or to Be Truly Christian • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Jun 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

It is easier to use an uplifting language, to fulfill certain positive precepts, to reject certain pleasures, than to...

Part 2: Episcopal Message Resurfaces

by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.

Contemplation: The Challenge of Modern Times

by Tim Williams | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Blessed Frédéric and his friends founded the Society in 1833 in answer to...

Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News

by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.

A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?

by Jim Paddon | Nov 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.

Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.

Unfinished Family Business?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?

Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 28

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Empathy or Sympathy

by Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora | Oct 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

During a recent meeting of our Confraternity, (the Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora), we shared some information about the latest social events in Guatemala and our involvement in them as Vincentians.

Lastly… Simplicity! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"I’m well aware that people think of simplicity in general as truth or purity of intention: truth, because it sees that our thoughts conform to the words and other signs by which we express them; purity of intention, because it makes all our acts of virtue tend...