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Reflections
Firewood for the Soul: Comfort in others
by Samantha Hill | February 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
“Beauty” is in God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | February 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open
by John Freund, CM | February 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.
A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal
by Pat Griffin, CM | January 31, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.
The Two Crosses
by Salvatrice Murphy, DC | Apr 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On the day I became a sister there was an Incorporation Ceremony before friends, family, and a whole host of Daughters...
MISEVI Extraordinary Assembly: An Easter Reflection
by Mary Frances Jaster | Apr 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Resurrection! What a beautiful aspect of our Church, that every year, we reflect on Jesus’ resurrection and have the opportunity to recognize our own daily resurrections.
A Divine Bias? (Ps 146; I Cor 1:27-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The word “bias” doesn’t have an especially pleasing connotation. It usually means an unfair leaning toward one group and a blindness toward its opposite.
God’s Record as a Recruiter
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Jerusalem headhunters would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They preferred the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising in their schools.
Approach Jesus Christ with All Our Being
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Son through whom God has spoken to us humans in these last days. We Christians are to approach and hear him, and be what he says. God wanted the Israelites to prepare for his coming down to Mount Sinai to give them the law. He told them, through Moses,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 13
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa
by Lisa Lickona | Jan 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
When faced with suffering, St. Vincent of Saragossa and Mother Seton responded by letting themselves be loved. They gave everything over to the One who loves us, who wants us unconditionally.
Saying Goodbye To My “Big Sister”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We are all on a journey and our journeys have a pattern and overlap more than we realize. We are all on a journey to a “final frontier.”
A Vincentian View: Ordinary Time
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.
Dreamers – Martin Luther King and Many Others
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.
Preach the Good News to the Poor
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. And the sacred writers and wise holy men and women bring them to light for us to see. We...