Reflections

A Time to Withdraw to the Wilderness

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | December 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I remember what a priest once shared, during the season of Advent, on how his mother prepared her children for the celebration of Christmas. This mother, though she was an illiterate and simple woman, had a very unique way of preparing her children for Christmas. On...

Simple, Not Hidden • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | December 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord: 'I confess to you, Father, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.' I acknowledge this, Father, and thank You...

The Herald of Good Tidings

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | December 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the liturgical readings of the season of advent the book of Isaiah has a prominent place. Especially the passage, (Isa 40:1-11) in which we read about the voice which commands the herald of good tidings to “Cry out.” It is a solemn command to announce the good news...

Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 1

by Famvin Media Resources | December 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

A beautiful reflection about “gift-giving”.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 41

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: Searching

by Samantha Hill | Jan 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Challenges of the Congregation of the Mission for a Promising Future

by .famvin | Jan 28, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Reflections

A reflection by Fr. Jean Rolex, C.M. on the challenges of the Congregation of the Mission for a promising future.

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.

Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.

Lessons From My Christmas Conversion

by Heather King | Jan 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?