Reflections

A Polycrisis Within a Polycrisis

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | October 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments

There has been remarkable activity at the UN this fall.

A Vincentian View: In the Beginning

by Pat Griffin, CM | October 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It requires little effort to multiply the reminders that this is God’s world and given to us as a gift and a responsibility.

Is it Time for the “Brocolli” Approach?

by John Freund, CM | October 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Many generations of mothers have cajoled their children with “Try it. You’ll like it!” (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy” school.)

Clothe Ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | October 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Today’s parable makes clear that those who accept God’s call to his kingdom must clothe themselves appropriately.

Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving

by Samantha Hill | Dec 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.

Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free...

Crucible That Tests Our Hearts

by Ross Dizon | Sep 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the only one that his disciples need to know and speak of. From the cross, he proclaims that those who are his go through the crucible. They thus get to be just like him. “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but the one that tests...

“All Are Welcome” … Really?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.

Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 22, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!

Acceptance — And Ingenuity (Luke 16:1-13)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Scripture Scholars tell us that the meaning behind the word “parable” is curve, as in throwing a curve.

Do You Prefer Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022

by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.

United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.