Reflections

Daughters of Charity Raise their Voices for Critical Nutrition Programs

by Rachel Moccia | October 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

While many in the U.S. think of August as the last breath of summer, a time to squeeze in a last bit of relaxation before the rush of the fall begins, the Daughters of Charity were doing anything but relaxing this past August.

A Polycrisis Within a Polycrisis

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | October 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments

There has been remarkable activity at the UN this fall.

A Vincentian View: In the Beginning

by Pat Griffin, CM | October 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It requires little effort to multiply the reminders that this is God’s world and given to us as a gift and a responsibility.

Is it Time for the “Brocolli” Approach?

by John Freund, CM | October 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Many generations of mothers have cajoled their children with “Try it. You’ll like it!” (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy” school.)

A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness

by Jim Paddon | Dec 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.

A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?

Is Advent “Missing In Action?”

by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.

Preach the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Dizon | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. And the sacred writers and wise holy men and women bring them to light for us to see. We...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 12

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

The Pope Video • For Educators

by .famvin | Jan 14, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Educators.

I Never Saw It Coming

by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I knew the letter was coming. But I never expected to be drawn as deeply into it.

Outbreaks of Glory (Isaiah 49:3)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Every once in a while when reading the Scriptures, something lights up, jumps out into the present time and place.

Magi School for Seekers – Open Enrollment

by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Anyone seeking health insurance or entrance into a school knows the term “open enrollment.” Triggered by a Pope Francis’ homily on the feast of the Epiphany,

Give Witness to the Lamb of God

by Ross Dizon | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. We are to fix our gaze on him and give witness to him. And we thank God for revealing this to John the Baptist and for sending him to give witness to it. May God give us now the grace to take a long and...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 11

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

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