Reflections

The Vincentian Family: A Fruitful and Flourishing Tree

by Vinícus Augusto Teixeira, CM | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Vincentian Family could be compared with a lush and youthful tree laden with fruit and adorned with flowers.

The Virtue of Holy Indifference

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | July 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In Christian spiritual tradition, the state of perfect acceptance of the will of God by an entire resignation is called as the virtue of holy indifference. It is not a virtue among many other virtues, but it is a state of virtuous life. There is a famous philosophical...

Merciful Commitment • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | July 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"So then, if there are any among us who think they’re in the Mission to evangelize poor people but not to alleviate their sufferings, to take care of their spiritual needs but not their temporal ones, I reply that we have to help them and have them assisted in every...

Are We a “Listening” Community?

by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I suspect we have all heard stories about or even lived with someone who was “hard of hearing.”

A Vincentian View: Shalom

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you been praying for peace in these days? I hope so. I certainly have. As I do so, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of the word “peace” and what it means for the Christian.

Shocking document bishops signed in the Catacombs 60 years ago

by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I did not have any special expectations of Vatican II when I was ordained just months before the Council concluded. Pope St. John XXIII certainly had expectations of Vatican II!

Sweat in Seeking the Other’s Good

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

Jesus shows us how to love in truth God and our neighbor. Out of love for them, he has to sweat blood and give...

Guilt and Hope that We All Share

by Ross Dizon | Mar 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Good News of salvation. He calls us who have sinned—and no one of us is free of guilt—to return to God. So, there is hope for us. In the face of evils, like war crimes, many wonder, “Where is God.” As though the guilt were his. Why does he allow...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXIV

by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 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 11: Reaching Out

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Anne DeSantis, Director of the Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, offers her inspirational thoughts and guidance, not just on Lenten Sacrifice, but how we can learn and grow through sacrifice every day.

Lenten Video Series, Day 10: A Mother’s Love

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

David Slusarick drew tremendous inspiration from the sacrifices made by his mom during times of hardship.

Lenten Video Series, Day 9: The Way

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Like those called to Christ in the Gospel, there comes a time in everyone’s life when God reaches out his hand and asks us to follow him. For Joe Donahue, it meant leaving a comfortable position climbing the corporate ladder.