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Reflections
Firewood for the Soul: Run Down
by Samantha Hill | April 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Experience, the Mother of Knowledge • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | April 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Undervalued Gift
by John Freund, CM | April 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 36
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Risen from among Those Who Are Dead
by Ross Dizon | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in the morning, following the Sabbath right after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb. Knowing what Mark and Luke say, we can...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Create in Us a Clean Heart
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
During this season of Lent, I have had the opportunity to read daily reflections from two different books. One that was particularly striking to me was from Give Us This Day, and was written by Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB.
The Passion of Christ
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The famous 2004 film, The Passion of The Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, depicted very vividly the passion which Jesus underwent, especially during the last twelve hours of his life here on earth. The film opens up with a touching visualization of Jesus’ prayer...
Palm Sunday Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A short reflection for Palm Sunday for the Vincentian Family (slide presentation).
I Thought I Knew the Apostles!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I have read and preached about the apostles for more than 50 years. I am just now discovering questions I wish I had asked… and prayed about.
A Vincentian View: Washed Feet
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.
Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.
Feed Other Humans First of All
by Ross Dizon | Mar 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end. For sure, the thirty pieces of silver cannot but feed even more Judas Iscariot’s greed. But does the traitor sell Jesus for a trifle, asking no high...