Reflections

The Light That Beckons (Mt 2: 1-12)

by Tom McKenna, CM | January 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Stories can bring delight. And if there ever was a story that has sparked delight among believers, it’s the one about those three travelers from the East…

Vincent As a Seeker

by John Freund, CM | January 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”

Fill Our Life with Jesus Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | January 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the bread of life. Those whose life is full of him have their fill. To go to him and to believe in him is to hunger and thirst no more. To fill their life with Jesus Christ is one of the things that missionaries are to remember (SV.EN:276). And all those,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 38

by Famvin Media Resources | January 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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

The Trinity, A Big Mystery • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"In addition to the obligation we here have as Christians to honor this feast [Most Holy Trinity], we have a...

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 5

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.

Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.

A Canadian View: Reflections

by Jim Paddon | Dec 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.

“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“

by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | Dec 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”

Hope in the Darkness | Week One

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.

Advent Receptivity (Matthew 3:1-12)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One way to hear the Advent Gospel message is to put ourselves in the shoes of all those people walking out to that desert to listen to John the Baptist.

Where Do “Thanks” Go After Thanksgiving Day?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.

An Advent Journey With St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Introduction

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Jesus

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To prepare the way of the Lord, this is what all of John the Baptist’s being and doing is about. To prepare means, first of all, to preach repentance, to...