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Reflections
Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Deny, Slap, Beat, Crucify Jesus
by Ross Reyes Dizon | March 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Firewood for the Soul: Lightning Speed
by Samantha Hill | March 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Investment or Expense?
by Lindsey Adams | March 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.
Firewood for the Soul: Giver Of Life
by Samantha Hill | May 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Dear friend, you are continually heading out on long and fatiguing journeys that are dangerous to your health (your...
Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!
by Carol De Angelo, SC | Jun 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.
A Vincentian View: Pentecost Season
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We call the several weeks that follow the celebration of Christmas, the “Christmas Season.” Similarly, many weeks follow the solemnity of Easter, and we refer to this stretch as the “Easter Season.”
I Asked the Wrong Question About the Trinity
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I never liked preaching on the Trinity. Few priests would place it at the top of their list of topics they like to preach about.
Table to Which Jesus Invites us
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. To sit down at his table means to be one with him and with others. Jesus tells the Jews, that is to say, the Jewish religious authorities, that the bread he will give is his flesh. This gives rise to a quarrel...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 7
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Grounded in Space
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI - USA | Jun 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In 1969, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States commissioned a space flight during which Rusty Schweickart left the command module to actually walk in space.
Divine Providence
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jun 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The basis for our hope is the Risen Lord who is with us. We need to have this strong faith and trust in Him.
Remember Saying, “Are We There Yet”?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Even those of us in advanced age remember the excitement and impatience. Four words – “Are we there yet” – captured our anticipation, excitement, and impatience.
A Canadian View: A Spiritual Evolution
by Jim Paddon | Jun 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.