Reflections

A Vincentian View: The Better Part

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.

Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?

by John Freund, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”

Steadfast in their Prayers, and Trusting

by Ross Dizon | July 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the reason why God does not hold back from those who are steadfast in their prayers the blessings they ask for with trust. The teaching today is that we should be steadfast in our prayers. And it seems that what is good about being steadfast is that we annoy...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7

by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Fulfill with All Our Heart What God Wants

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

Jesus is the most blessed of those who are blessed since they fulfill what God wants. And he is the way that leads to...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 15

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

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

Touched by an Angel

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Feb 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The deep desire of lay people to respond to the grief and the anguish that is presented to them and to receive joy and hope is so reflective of what St. Vincent and St. Louise began more than 400 years ago.

The Pope Video • Liberation from Addictions

by .famvin | Apr 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Liberation from Addictions.

Lenten Video Series: Day 33, Tiny Voice

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 33: Tiny Voice.

Lenten Video Series: Day 32, Special People

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 32: Special People.

Sheltering In Place When You Don’t Have a Home?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

In this time of “sheltering in place” two health care workers share their concerns for people who have no place to shelter in.

Lenten Video Series: Day 31, Forgive Me

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 31: Forgive Me.

A Vincentian View: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.

There has got to be a better system!

by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.

Lenten Video Series: Day 30, A Second Chance

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 30: A Second Chance.

True to His Mission until Death

by Ross Dizon | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one whom God has sent to bring the Good News to the poor. He endures the cross to stay true to his mission. And he wants us to be like him. Jesus enters Jerusalem to the cheers of the crowds. They hail him “the Son of David.” They welcome him as the true...

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