Today’s parable makes clear that those who accept God’s call to his kingdom must clothe themselves appropriately.
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 11
by Famvin Media Resources | July 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
The Glory of God is Man Fully Alive: Saint Irenaeus and Mother Seton
by Suzanne M. Wolfe | July 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Irenaeus suffered greatly in their lives and were deeply “acquainted with grief.” Instead of leading to despair, suffering made them fully alive to the beauty of the world and to the gift of God’s grace.
Empowered by the Spirit
by Tannous AL Khoury | July 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Today you will read about MISEVI Lebanon’s recent Spiritual Retreat, encouraging and empowering the missionaries for the Vincentian mission.
Incarnation
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | July 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 25
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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. | Oct 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"In actual practice this virtue is about choosing the right way to do things. We should make it a sacred principle,...
Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All
by Ross Dizon | Feb 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the leading fisher of men and women. Those he calls are also, though sinners, to be fishers of other sinners. Jesus tells Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” And Simon answers, “Teacher, we have worked hard all night and have...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVIII
by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The originality of Saint Vincent’s version of Christianity is one of the reasons that he is one of the great saints in history.
Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.
Taking In (Nehemiah 8; I Corinthians 12; Luke 4: 18-21)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.
My Favorite Image of God
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.
Lover of Sinners and Outcast
by Ross Dizon | Jan 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is a lover of those whom religion and society shun: sinners, widows, orphans and strangers. They are dear to true Christians too. It seems the leaving out of “vengeance,” when Jesus read Is 61, 1-2, did not bother his fellow Nazareth citizens. For they still...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVII
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
Pope Francis – Mothers Hold Things Together!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We hope that everything will be all right and then, like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected problem arises. Our expectations clash painfully with reality.
Quick Quiz On Homelessness (Most Will Flunk)
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jan 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Everything you thought you knew about the homeless population is wrong, at least if your source is the one most people cite- the media or your own personal experience.