Reflections

Your Favorite Image of God

by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.

A Vincentian View: Dreaming

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” on August 28,1963 was scheduled to include a 3-hour program of speeches and performances by various civil rights leaders.

How Big Is Your Dream?

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

“Will that be … small, regular, or super-sized?”

Take Seriously the Good News of God

by Ross Dizon | January 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the Good News of God in person. To take seriously this Good News means to have, for sure, life, bliss, salvation. There are those, of course, who do not take seriously Jesus’ proclamation that the kingdom of God has come. They say that if it were true, things...

The Pope Video • For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ

by .famvin | Mar 2, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ.

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 3

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.

Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.

Life Founded on Evangelical Maxims

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by saying, “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like wise individuals who built their house on rock…And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on...

Faith in the Redeemer

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As we are about to conclude the great season of Easter with the feast of Ascension and Pentecost, it is good to remind ourselves the meaning and the significance of salvific events we celebrated in this liturgical season.

The Pope Video • For Ecclesial Movements and Groups

by .famvin | May 13, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Ecclesial Movements and Groups.

Was Jesus an “Either/Or” …or… a “Both/And” Thinker?

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

Last weekend Catholics read the same Gospel passage in church Friday and Sunday. Both times I had the same reaction. I never got past the first line. “Do not let your hearts be troubled?”

A Vincentian View: Good Friends

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.

Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!

by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).

Defend Those Who Are Poor and Helpless

by Ross Dizon | May 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus lives. That is why they see him and live those who believe in him, and love him. The Spirit of truth does not fail to defend them. Jesus takes leave of his disciples. For comes the hour for him to give his body up and to shed his blood. Hence, they are sad...