In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections.
Reflections
Lenten Video Series, Day 18: A Marital Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The sacrifice that those discerning the priesthood make is in trading a physical and interpersonal marriage vocation for a marriage to Christ in the Church.
Come to Our Senses about Our Sins
by Ross Dizon | March 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXV
by John Freund, CM | March 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Lenten Video Series, Day 17: Saying Yes
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Many times, we think sacrifice has to be something ostentatious.
A Vincentian View: Precious in God’s Sight
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The stories in Luke 15 (the lost sheep, coin and son) forcefully draw our attention to our importance in the eyes of God.
Who is My Neighbor the Day After Election Day?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Recently I reread John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.
Narrowness to Go Through and Overcome
by Ross Dizon | Aug 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus himself goes in through the narrow gate. His example gives us strength to go through and overcome all narrowness. Someone asks Jesus, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” The question, in other words, is whether there is wideness in God’s mercy or...
The Love that Drives Vincentian Youth
by Kadu Ferraz | Aug 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Love is the primordial principle that impels us into the midst of this busy world.
Ozanam Invites Us: Let’s Go to the Poor!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Going to the poor, through the weekly home visit, is the main characteristic of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. But how should we go to the poor?
Diaries of a Vincentian: Home!
by Anja Bohnsack | Aug 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Diaries of a Vincentian takes a closer look at some of the more personal experiences of Vincentians working with homeless people, slum dwellers and refugees.
An Unintended Reflection on Active Shooter Training
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
There was an unintended by-product I never saw coming until a few days after active shooter training.
Will We Leave Ourselves Homeless?
by Sr. Joetta Venneman, SCN | Aug 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
What if we reflect upon homelessness as the loss of Earth and the many habitats and ecosystems that support human life?
Believing Love (Rom. 5:5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
It’s a challenge to absorb this truth that God’s love penetrates to the tip of our hearts and minds.
Transform and Cleanse Society
by Ross Dizon | Aug 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Undoubtedly, Jesus seeks to transform society. He wants us, for instance, to share what we have with the needy and not look out only for ourselves.
Going, Welcoming, Loving And Respecting the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In addition to going to meet those who suffer, the Vincentians must welcome the poor.