I remember a man complaining that there was too much dissention in his family. He used a memorable phrase to describe their connections: “In a given month, who’s in and who’s out?”
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by Lisa M. Hendey | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
by John Freund, CM | June 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
by John Freund, CM | June 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I remember a man complaining that there was too much dissention in his family. He used a memorable phrase to describe their connections: “In a given month, who’s in and who’s out?”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was then … and still should be.
by Ross Dizon | Jun 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is so very generous to all to the end. Those who believe in him and seek the kingdom of God are generous also...
by Samantha Hill | May 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Javier F. Chento | May 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Dear friend, we have not faith enough; we are always looking for the re-establishment of religion by political means; we dream of a Constantine who, with one blow and one effort, would bring back the nations to the fold. The fact is we don't really know the history of...
by .famvin | May 18, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians.
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Crossing the roads of your life do you “Stop – Look – Listen”?
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The Lord Jesus grew up in an agricultural setting, and so it’s no surprise that He draws on images that run through that world.
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Why did you join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? And why do you stay? These are two very important questions for every Vincentian to meditate upon from time to time. Membership is a vocation, a calling. Each of us heard...
by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit from the Father. This Spirit of truth is upon us to advocate for us who are weak but seek to fulfill our mission. Jesus knows that his disciples need an Advocate to speak up for them and defend them. After all, they show time and again...
by Samantha Hill | May 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.