Reflections

Indwelling (John 14:21-26)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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.

Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.

Contemplation: Invitation to Grow

by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

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...

Advocate, Teach, Remind and Lead

by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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...

Knowing How To Ask In Order To Learn How To Give • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"Savior of our souls, these are Your teachings we are embracing, and the devil is trying to make us abandon them. My...

Street-level Encounters – a Parable

by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Do we look people in the eye? We certainly look some people in the eye… especially when we are in a loving relationship with them.

A Vincentian View: Saints and Souls

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.

A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”

Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!

by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.

Money That Is Not Deemed Righteous

by Ross Dizon | Sep 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus teaches us to worship the Father in Spirit and truth. He also warns us that we cannot serve God and money. Jesus frets till he serves to the utmost and gives up his body and sheds his blood to save us. Those who trample on the poor, on the other hand, fret...