Reflections

A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?

How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?

by John Freund, CM | December 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.

Contemplate the Baby Lying in the Manger

by Ross Dizon | December 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the Savior, Messiah and Lord. To know and accept him, we first have to contemplate the baby lying in the manger. One can take it, for sure, that the shepherds cannot bear contemplate the very bright light that shine around them. For great fear strikes them....

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8

by Famvin Media Resources | December 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Gag Laws and Catholic Universities

by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | May 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Governors and state legislators are introducing legislation to prevent college campuses from teaching about the ongoing legacy of racism or the presence of LGTBQ individuals among our community.

Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman

by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.

The Way, the Truth, and the Life

by .famvin | May 18, 2023 | Formation, News, Reflections

St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.

Abode of Prayer and Hope for All

by Ross Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....

Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling

by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?

Advent: A Season of Peace

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 7)

by René Stockman | Dec 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 7 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.

Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Two)

by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Joe Agostino, CM, from the Vincentian Family Office offers a brief video on Advent.

Did the Mother of God Speak Spanish?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.

What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.