Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 25

by Famvin Media Resources | October 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

On Doves and Serpents • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | October 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"In actual practice this virtue is about choosing the right way to do things. We should make it a sacred principle, then, admitting of no exceptions, that since we are working for God we will always choose God-related ways for carrying out our work, and see and judge...

Missing the Point!

by John Freund, CM | October 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. I have, more times than I care to admit, been the one who missed the point.

A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach

by Jim Paddon | October 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.

Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Dec 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very...

Advent Reflections 2023 (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Prepare for the coming of Christ with this video from Vincentian Family Ireland.

Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 4

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Let us reflect on God’s Word so that it challenges us, as Family, to be a prophetic voice to the poor.

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...