Reflections

The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family

by Famvin Media Resources | November 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.

The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”

by John Freund, CM | November 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.

A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.

Brother Especially to the Outcasts

by Ross Dizon | November 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Shepherd and King, Jesus leads us and saves us. He is a brother to all, especially to those who are poor. He wants us to be brothers and sisters to all as he is. Our Leader and Savior is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This, of course, means that he is...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 37

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins

by Mary Frances Jaster | Jan 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

MISEVI International is hosting an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia, April 10-13, 2024. Our theme, Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins, reflects not only the future of MISEVI, but also our rootedness in the Gospel.

Firewood for the Soul: Mirror Image

by Samantha Hill | Jan 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Vincentian Prayer Images

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork depicting St. Vincent de Paul.

Hope and Courage

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In chapter fourteen of the book of Exodus, we have the famous passage which describes the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites.

The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture

by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.

What Is the Real World Anyway?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

How often have you heard … “But in the real world…? “ “That’s fine in theory… but in the real world…?”

A Canadian View: Charity and Justice

by Jim Paddon | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The on-going struggle to introduce and promote social justice within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is one that continues to challenge us in many ways.

A Vincentian View: A Triduum with Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The place of Mary sometimes surfaces in my reflections on the holy days of the Easter Triduum.

Does God Love Us “For Better Or Worse?”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Does “for better or for worse” mean anything in the age of “prenuptial agreements?”

Send Jesus, Send the Disciples

by Ross Dizon | Apr 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is God’s Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. And the Sent One, in turn, does not hesitate to send his disciples. Jesus tells his disciples that for him to send them is to give them a share in his own mission. For he says to them, “As the Father has...