Jesus taught us to pray ”Thy kingdom come.” He also taught, “The kingdom is already here in your midst.” How do you put those two together? Some emphasize one or the other.
Reflections
World Homeless Day: ‘Seeking safety- a journey from Nigeria’
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | October 23, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
We would like to share Feth’s story with you once again, so that her words can be a starting point for reflection, prayer and action at the service of those who suffer throughout the world.
Pope Francis’ “Puzzle Box Picture”
by John Freund, CM | October 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Years ago, I could easily lose track of time with a 500 or1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. The picture on the puzzle box inspired me to see how the pieces fit together.
Profiles In Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 20, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
So you think you understand homelessness? I did… until I discovered I didn’t!
65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service
by Tom McKenna, CM | October 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.
Risen from among Those Who Are Dead
by Ross Dizon | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Disciples of a “Foot washing Jesus”?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there enough evidence for us to be convicted of being disciples of a “foot-washing” Jesus?
Book Co-edited by FHA Coordinator Wins Award
by .famvin | Aug 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The book Street Homelessness and Catholic Theological Ethics has been awarded the second place on 2020 Catholic Book Award in the Catholic Social Teaching category
What are God’s Plans for the Members of the Vincentian Family during this pandemic?
by Sidney Batista França | Aug 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The world is suffering from a difficult and challenging situation. A pandemic has changed the reality of millions of people across the planet.
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?
The Paths To Homelessness
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Aug 20, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Do homeless people choose to be homeless? There are many valid reasons for choosing shelters and even the streets over home— if there is a home at all.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories
by Vicente Hernández & Inmaculada Escribano | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During this pandemic, we are learning not to lose sight of the risks and our absolute dependence on God, to make the most of each day that we live, and that we use these days to share more love with our family members as well as those outside our family circle … to dispense with which is not important.
A Vincentian View: The Power of Love
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
by Ross Dizon | Aug 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has the key to the kingdom. He is God’s Servant who comes to serve, to open and close. He gives to those who are his own the keys of service. It looks like Peter knows quite well what people say about Jesus. But he does not go where they are, for he says that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?