Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
by Ross Dizon | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Changing Our Clocks, Fast-forwards and Do-overs
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Changing Clocks! It is a semi-annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Fire up Our Whole Selves with Love
by Ross Dizon | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes known by words and deeds that we cannot love God without loving our neighbor. We Christians seek to fire...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
How NOT to Imitate Christ
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In this season, as we prepare for the birth of Christ, I am reminded of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.
To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton
by Lisa Lickona | Dec 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.
God Is With Us | Week Four
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.
A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.
Contemplate the Baby Lying in the Manger
by Ross Dizon | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Savior, Messiah and Lord. To know and accept him, we first have to contemplate the baby lying in the manger. One can take it, for sure, that the shepherds cannot bear contemplate the very bright light that shine around them. For great fear strikes them....
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Collaboration for Social Impact
by .famvin | Dec 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Collaboration for Social Impact.