Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”
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by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | November 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | November 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.
by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”
by Ross Dizon | Jan 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the bread of life. Those whose life is full of him have their fill. To go to him and to believe in him is...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
by Robert Maloney, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The works of mercy lie at the heart of our Family’s spirituality.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
After putting up with the shameful cross, Jesus has been lifted up to the highest place. To fix our eyes on him means not to lose heart. A new year starts in the Church, but she asks us to fix our gaze on the end. It tells us, “Eyes on the prize.” It is the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
by .famvin | Nov 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Week 1.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought you knew someone only to find that there was much more to this person than you thought?
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Nov 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This Advent letter is an invitation to pray, meditate, and interiorize the “Evangelical Counsels” as a means to pursue our journey with Saint Vincent de Paul, a “Mystic of Charity.”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Vincentian Family is committed to a collaborative worldwide effort to eradicate homelessness by 2030. We can only get to 2030 by looking at homelessness in 2020.
by Tom Hoopes | Nov 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Teachers can’t expect to have a student as exceptional as St. Thomas Aquinas, but both Albertus Magnus and Mother Seton understood that every teacher can create “masterpieces” by forming students in Christ’s image.