Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 40
by Famvin Media Resources | January 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: What Are We Busy About?
by Samantha Hill | January 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
From the Contemplation of God to the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | January 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • For the gift of diversity in the Church
by .famvin | January 20, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the gift of diversity in the Church
![On Earth as it is in Heaven](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/02/VIMS-Logo_horizontal-web.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
On Earth as it is in Heaven
by Mark Pranaitis, CM | Mar 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
When I was a boy, maybe 6 or 7, Sr. Angela taught me and my classmates that heaven was this great place where we would praise God all day long for eternity. My response? “Huh? boring!”
![Gratitude: The Key (1 Cor. 9: 16-19; Mk.1:29-39)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Gratitude: The Key (1 Cor. 9: 16-19; Mk.1:29-39)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A question: what is it that allows people to keep on giving? What is it that motivates someone who isn’t receiving any reward or payment to continue being generous?
![Post-COVID Modern Day Rip Van Winkles](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/03/Internet-Age-Rings-FI.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Post-COVID Modern Day Rip Van Winkles
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The “digital revolution” began some 50 years ago depending upon which milestone you choose. We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Are There Any Roads You Have Not Taken?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Today I ask are there any roads I didn’t take… or maybe not followed far enough?
Revive the Faith of The Faltering
by Ross Dizon | Apr 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus feeds us with his word and his body and blood. He makes us live and seeks to revive the faith of those who falter. For sure, Jesus did revive the hopes of those who longed to see their homeland free from the rule of Rome. If he did not do so, the crowds would...
Vincentian Prayer Images
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork depicting St. Vincent de Paul.
Hope and Courage
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In chapter fourteen of the book of Exodus, we have the famous passage which describes the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites.
The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture
by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.
What Is the Real World Anyway?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
How often have you heard … “But in the real world…? “ “That’s fine in theory… but in the real world…?”
A Canadian View: Charity and Justice
by Jim Paddon | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The on-going struggle to introduce and promote social justice within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is one that continues to challenge us in many ways.
A Vincentian View: A Triduum with Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The place of Mary sometimes surfaces in my reflections on the holy days of the Easter Triduum.
Does God Love Us “For Better Or Worse?”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Does “for better or for worse” mean anything in the age of “prenuptial agreements?”