I came face to face with the fact my heart IS troubled. It is troubled by the polarization in our world, our country… and, perhaps especially, among the followers of Jesus.


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by .famvin | January 14, 2026 | Reflections, The Vincentian Family Daily Intention | 0 Comments
On January 14, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for farmers and workers who feed the world but often go hungry themselves.
by Ross Reyes Dizon | January 13, 2026 | Reflections | 0 Comments
by .famvin | January 13, 2026 | Reflections, The Vincentian Family Daily Intention | 0 Comments
On January 13, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for victims of domestic violence and all forms of abuse.
by .famvin | January 12, 2026 | Reflections, The Vincentian Family Daily Intention | 0 Comments
On January 12, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those who suffer from addictions and those helping them recover.

by John Freund, CM | May 23, 2025 | Reflections
I came face to face with the fact my heart IS troubled. It is troubled by the polarization in our world, our country… and, perhaps especially, among the followers of Jesus.

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 21, 2025 | Reflections
Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C has an article on “The Core Values of Vincentian Education” which provides my regular starting point when I speak of education as an important part of our charism and mission.

by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2025 | Reflections
It is no secret! Fewer and fewer people are committing to various forms of religious life as priests, sisters, and brothers.
by Lisa Lickona | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Devotion to the Sacred Heart teaches us that the way of the saints is not about an abstract ideal or rules for life, but about the unfathomable love of God, who we embrace—blood, sweat and all. The objection I often feel when I see a picture honoring the Sacred Heart...
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reading Francis’ seven short reflections, I was able to shift my focus and see more clearly what each of these seven gifts look like.
by Tim Williams | Jun 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Home Visit both were formed when Frédéric Ozanam declared in 1833 that “we must do what Our Lord Jesus Christ did” and “go to the poor.” [Baunard, 65] The very first Rule in 1835...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is God-with-us, which means he is Love-with-us.
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jun 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
An Interview with Gina Paredes from the Dominican Republic
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
by Danielle Bean | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist even before she was fully received into the Church.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I think people would worry if someone accused them of “hearing voices.” But the truth of the matter is that during each week, any number of voices are directed at us.