Reflections

Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | September 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"To be true Daughters of Charity you must do what the Son of God did when He was on earth. And what did He do mainly? [...] He worked constantly for His neighbor, visiting and healing the sick and instructing the ignorant for their salvation. How fortunate you are,...

Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments

Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Revisiting – Are You an Original or a Photocopy?

by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Before we tackle that question … who framed that question?

A Vincentian View: Be Vincentian, Be a Listener

by Pat Griffin, CM | September 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Each year at St. John’s University we celebrate Founder’s Week from September 20-27.

Splendor of Christ on the Cross

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....

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 2

by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Renewal for Our Call to Misison

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.

Are Christians “Woke”… Or “Waking Up”?

by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Today we increasingly hear about being “woke.” In this Vincentian Mindwalk I will try to move beyond any narrow political meanings.

When Reality Hits “home”!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.

The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky

by Tom Hoopes | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.

International Migration Review Forum

by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The first International Migration Review Forum is taking place now, at the United Nations in New York.

A Vincentian View: All Are Welcome

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In the middle of the Acts of the Apostles (c. 15), we find one of the first issues of exclusion in the young Christian community.

Wait for Jesus Christ to Come Back

by Ross Dizon | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, who came to the world from the Father, now leaves the world to go back to the Father. True Christians cannot but wait for him to come back and take them with him. In Mt 28,16-20, Jesus gives to the eleven apostles the task to make disciples of all nations. He...

Politics – Did you know…?

by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Last week Pennsylvania held primary elections. I take voting seriously! I am also curious. So I decided to ask Google and Alexa what people have said about politics. I found myself on a website that offered a section with literally hundreds of politically-themed...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXIV

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.