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Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
Anyone Listening?
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
by Ross Dizon | March 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Prayer Visuals (I Kings: 19; Matthew: 14)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The Scriptures are filled with striking visuals for our lives of faith, and in particular for our lives of prayer. One...
Memories Keep Relationships Alive
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I invite you to explore some of the ways our memories help us understand Jesus asking us to “do this in memory of me.”
A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that held the cross on which he would die. The Triduum draws us to the foot of the cross. Easter leads us away to the new life won on the cross. An empty...
Is anybody listening?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Lenten Video Series, Day 36: Encounter
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Nick Tonnesen discusses his encounters with the homeless and how the sacrifices made to work for others provide the most fulfilling experiences.
Live and Die as Jesus Christ Did
by Ross Dizon | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus is at God’s right hand and intercedes for us. His love enables us to live and die as he did. There are in the New Testament paradoxical teachings. These ideas, for instance, strike us as odd: to die is to live, loss is gain, to serve is to rule,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVIII
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Lenten Video Series, Day 35: Have Your Way
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Hardships and unwanted sacrifices will not cease, but you will learn how to overcome them.
The Pope Video • For Health Care Workers
by .famvin | Apr 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Health Care Workers.
Lenten Video Series, Day 34: The Big Picture
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Faith played an enormous role in the building of America. Our ancestors made enormous sacrifices for us to be here today. Patrick Shea believes we’re all here for a reason, and we need to set ourselves on a righteous path.
Lenten Video Series, Day 33: Little Hours
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Seminarian Thomas Cipolla shares insight on the small sacrifices we make every day through reflective prayer.