Reflections

The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | April 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I do not like and do not share in any way the rigorist doctrines of some Christians, who, without even realizing it, have clothed themselves in arrogance and false modesty; they are far from the true spirit of faith. The innocent joys of life were never forbidden....

A Polarized Church both Then and Now

by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.

A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd

by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.

Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”

by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.

Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”

by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.

Contemplation: Invitation to Grow

by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Why did you join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? And why do you stay?...

Advocate, Teach, Remind and Lead

by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit from the Father. This Spirit of truth is upon us to advocate for us who are weak but...

The Gift of Vincent’s Charism

by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.

Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?

Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.

Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves

by Ross Dizon | Jan 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father, which gives us reason to destroy our idols. Jesus teaches in the synagogue of Capernaum. He amazes those who hear him, since he strikes them as one...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 40

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Firewood for the Soul: What Are We Busy About?

by Samantha Hill | Jan 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

From the Contemplation of God to the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"To love God perfectly, to be swallowed up in the contemplation of His Divine Essence, His beauty, His goodness, His wisdom, and His other perfections. That’s the occupation of the saints with respect to Our Lord, who remembers the love He had to save them"...