Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!
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by Samantha Hill | January 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | January 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | January 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | January 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!
by Tim Williams | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org There are thousands of agencies, organizations, and individuals who offer...
by Ross Dizon | Feb 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows us how to adore the Father in Spirit and truth. To learn from him, then, means to keep the true religion. ...
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
For Vincent the only thing really mattered is to trust God’s providence.
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
You know the place! A place that helps you feel a sense of comfort, identity, inspiration… whatever you need at that moment! A place where you are nourished and grow. Let’s explore why such places are important in each of our lives.
by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Does the Guinness Book of Records have an award for the largest and longest conversation in the world? If it did, it would probably single out Pope Francis as the most significant discussion leader ever.
by Ross Dizon | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Hanging on the cross, Jesus is clothed with the splendor of self-emptying love. He thus is the source of blessings. Jesus was deeply troubled as he told his disciples that one of them would betray him. This and the thought that he would soon suffer and die must have...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was taken from the Canticle of St. Francis Assisi, in which he compared the world as a common home, where the Mother Earth sustains and governs us with...