Reflections
A Vincentian View: Saints and Souls
by Pat Griffin, CM | November 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.
Changing Our Clocks, Fast-forwards and Do-overs
by John Freund, CM | November 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Changing Clocks! It is a semi-annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Fire up Our Whole Selves with Love
by Ross Dizon | November 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 29
by Famvin Media Resources | November 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Why Was Jesus Baptized?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
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“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
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Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age
by Dr. Linda M. Sama | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
Hope in the Darkness | Week One
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.
Advent Receptivity (Matthew 3:1-12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One way to hear the Advent Gospel message is to put ourselves in the shoes of all those people walking out to that desert to listen to John the Baptist.
Where Do “Thanks” Go After Thanksgiving Day?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.
An Advent Journey With St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Introduction
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.
Prepare the Way of the Lord Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To prepare the way of the Lord, this is what all of John the Baptist’s being and doing is about. To prepare means, first of all, to preach repentance, to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Going to Mary with Mother Seton and St. Catherine Labouré
by Tom Hoopes | Nov 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Vincentian Spirituality
by .famvin | Nov 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.
I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”