Reflections

We work… for the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | October 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"God’s commandment to love Him with your whole heart, with your whole soul, with your whole mind, etc., doesn’t mean that He wants the heart and soul always to have a tangible experience of this love. That’s a grace His Goodness imparts to whomsoever He pleases. But...

Does Everybody Want to Change Your Thinking?

by John Freund, CM | October 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized lives.

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.

Active Waiting (Mark 1:1-8)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Advent message? Not only to welcome the Lord’s arrival, but also to take the kinds of steps which ease His birthing among us.

Why Did I Create Mindwalk?

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

Either hopefully conveys a space where people feel comfortable in talking with friends that matter, about things that matter.

Recognize Jesus Who Is in Our Midst

by Ross Dizon | Dec 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is in in our midst. Do we Christians get to recognize him? Do we give witness to him by the way we are, live and...

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.

A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections

Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.

Should You Rethink How You Think?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized times.