Reflections

United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?

by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.

There Is Enough

by Mary Frances Jaster | September 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.

A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons

by Pat Griffin, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”

Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!

by John Freund, CM | September 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.

Vincentian Lay Missionaries – Going Forth in Synodality

by Vilma Ravelo G., MISEVI Colombia | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

At this time we are readying ourselves to take part in the GREAT VINCENTIAN MISSION OF BAJO CAUCA AND LA MOJANA SUCREÑA whose theme will be: “Baptized in the Spirit to participate in building the Reign of God.”

Reveal or Conceal God’s True Face

by Ross Dizon | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus’ food is to do the Father’s will and to finish his work. He thus keeps the true religion; he cannot but reveal...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 19

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Who You Calling a Vincentian”?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Who is a VIncentian? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? Let me suggest that it is a way of looking at things shared by a number of people.

Evictions: A Two-sided Problem!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 25, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Cynthia Griffith presents some stark facts about evictions faced by both renters and landlords.

A Vincentian View: Reconciliation

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

St. John’s University, where I work, planned a prayer service around the theme of “Unity and Hope” in order to address the issue of racism that has dominated our country’s thinking in the past weeks

Laudato Si – A Call To Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?

Illusions about Our Lord Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord. Those who truly know him do not have illusions about him. The Teacher gives the Twelve full disclosure. For he does not want them to have illusions about how much it costs to be an apostle. After all, this is what calling...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Recognizing the Frederics In Our Midst

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