Reflections
Future, Past, and Present: A Science Fiction Parable
by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.
The God of Creation
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Images for God — metaphors and visuals that catch something more fundamental and grounded than ideas for God.
Any Memories of Your Grandparents?
by John Freund, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents.
Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
by Tim Williams | July 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
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Contemplation: Providing What is Needed
by Tim Williams | Jul 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org One of the central tenets of Vincentian spirituality is trust in Divine...
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Bread of Life that Truly Gives Us our Fill
by Ross Dizon | Jul 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the bread of life that has come down from heaven. To go to him and to believe in him means to never hunger or thirst again.
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Firewood for the Soul: Prayer and Silence
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jul 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Firewood for the Soul: We are All Servants
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jun 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The God Minute: Karen’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A Marian-themed reflection.
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Of course, the districts of Saint-Jacques and of Jardin-des-Plantes do not always give the spectacle of the same desolation. We know there shopping streets, poor but livable houses, narrow but well-kept rooms that retain remains of an old slack, waxed furniture, white...
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa M. Hendey | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
New Wineskins
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
What Wise People are in your Life?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
by Tim Williams | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...
Calm in the Middle of the Storm
by Ross Dizon | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
By trusting in the Lord Jesus we can stay calm even when evil seems to triumph.