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The God Minute: Karen’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | June 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Marian-themed reflection.
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa M. Hendey | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
New Wineskins
by John Freund, CM | June 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
What the Pope Said About Old Age
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In my 80+ years I had never thought of old age itself as a ministry. He hoped we can revitalize the ministry of waiting for the Lord.
Contemplation: One Who Lives Differently
by Tim Williams | Aug 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Serviens in spe, reads the Society’s motto, Serving in Hope. Hope can be...
Bread from Heaven for Weak Wayfarers
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the true bread from heaven that the Father gives us. To eat this bread means to gain strength and to live forever.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 34
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Greater
by Samantha Hill | Dec 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Servants of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"Mon Dieu! What a lovely title and what a beautiful designation! What have you done for God to deserve it? Servants of the Poor is the same as saying Servants of Jesus Christ, since He regards what is done to them as done to himself, for they are His members. And what...
How What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent placed great importance on what he called “Repetition of Prayer.”
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 2
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We are called to be compassionate to all.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
by Jim Paddon | Dec 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
Is Advent “Missing In Action?”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.
Go out of the Old World of Old Men
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus sees fit to go out of the bosom of the Father to announce the Good News to the poor and to bring in the new heavens and the new earth. It seems that John, like Jeremiah, has the Lord’s word in his heart as a fire one cannot put out. It makes the son of...