Reflections

A Vincentian View: The Synod and the Spirit

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Whenever I have taught the Epistles of Paul or instructed lectors on these texts, I emphasize that one must read these letters as if they were addressed to oneself and to a Christian community gathered to hear them.

Pope Francis – Magi School of Seekers Visiting Professor

by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVI

by John Freund, CM | January 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…

New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: Finding Mary

by .famvin | January 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Our relationships shape who we are — the good relationships and the difficult ones. Mother Seton’s life was filled with difficult relationships that left her wounded.

Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!

by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

Money That Is Not Deemed Righteous

by Ross Dizon | Sep 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus teaches us to worship the Father in Spirit and truth. He also warns us that we cannot serve God and money....

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 15

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

A Solid Foundation to Build From

by Jenny Jordan, CVV Year 8 | Feb 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Based on the practices ingrained during CVV I have a solid foundation to build from, a comfort level with introspection, vulnerability, and thoughtfulness..

A Vincentian View: Follow the Leader

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

All of us remember the children’s game, “follow the leader” – a “leader” guides a group through a series of actions and adventures that others would imitate

“I Used To Be Homeless”

by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.

Embrace of Love for All of God’s Children

by Ross Dizon | Feb 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the firstfruits of the resurrection. Those who love as he does, and embrace lovingly even the wicked and the thankless, live in the newness of life. Luke took liberty with Is 61, 1-2, the passage that Jesus read at the synagogue in Nazareth. The Gospel...

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