Reflections

Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches

by John Freund, CM | March 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.

A Vincentian View: The Transfiguration – Listen

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.

A Transforming Surprise – Encounter With Jesus

by John Freund, CM | February 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!

Contemplation: Not to Be Forgotten – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | February 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org There are thousands of agencies, organizations, and individuals who offer assistance to the poor. In our Conferences we often get to know them and refer neighbors to them when it seems they may be better able to provide for...

Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”

by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.

Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do...

Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the true vine. He gives the branches that remain in him the sap that gives them life and strength and makes...

We are an Easter People

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In one of the hymns for Easter season, we sing; “We are an Easter people, ours is an Easter faith.”

Toward Jerusalem

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

We disciples of Christ profess to follow the Lord Jesus– and this week in particular, we would follow Him to Jerusalem.

A Thought Experiment … Dropping the “G” From Kingdom

by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus taught us to pray ”Thy kingdom come.” He also taught, “The kingdom is already here in your midst.” How do you put those two together? Some emphasize one or the other.

Risen from among Those Who Are Dead

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in the morning, following the Sabbath right after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb. Knowing what Mark and Luke say, we can...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22

by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Create in Us a Clean Heart

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

During this season of Lent, I have had the opportunity to read daily reflections from two different books. One that was particularly striking to me was from Give Us This Day, and was written by Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB.

The Passion of Christ

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Apr 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The famous 2004 film, The Passion of The Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, depicted very vividly the passion which Jesus underwent, especially during the last twelve hours of his life here on earth. The film opens up with a touching visualization of Jesus’ prayer...