We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.
![A Vincentian View: Tongues of Fire](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/fr-griffin-reflections.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)
by Tim Williams | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Ross Dizon | May 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Mary Frances Jaster | May 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The blind beggar never saw it coming! No pun intended! I mean it quite literally. He was no doubt hoping and praying...
by Tim Williams | May 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org When we hear the word “leader” we naturally think of a great general, a...
by Samantha Hill | Feb 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part One: Importance of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"To love someone, properly speaking, is to want their good. According to this, to love Our Lord is to want His name to be known and manifested to the whole world, to let Him reign on earth, to do His will on earth as in Heaven" (SVP ES XI, 736). Vincent de Paul [box...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
There have been times in both the history of the Jewish people and in our own Church when there was a wide dividing line between the clergy and the rest of the believing people.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In theory, and to some degree by nature, I tend to resist extremist views whether liberal or conservative. I still remember my mother stressing “der goldener mittleweg” – the golden middle way.
by Ross Dizon | Feb 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus preaches the Good News to the poor and works miracles for those who are sick and hurting. He is the Messiah Israel waits for. Miracles, wonderful deeds, spectacular events, both attract and frighten most of us humans. So, it does not come as a surprise that...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.