Reflections

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – Joseph and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Pope Francis has decided that an emphasis in our Catholic community for the next few years will focus our attention on the concept of “synodality.”

Who Wants To Change Your Way of Thinking?

by John Freund, CM | December 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking.

Find Jesus Christ on the Outskirts

by Ross Dizon | December 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is born on the outskirts of Bethlehem, in a shelter for animals in bad weather. There, yes, is where to find and touch him, and be touched by him. “Poignant and powerful, this is a real song, maybe just too real for some tastes.” It is one of the many comments...

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

by John Freund, CM | December 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The poor and rich, the weak and the powerful are one and the same flesh of humanity…

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 12

by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 23, 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 Blessed Who Wore Blue Jeans and Nike?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In many ways, he was very much like his peers. But in a most important way, he was different: He had a tremendous love for the Eucharist, His passion was Jesus Christ.

A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.

Light Through Darkness

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Christmas truth is that God’s light suffuses the dimness of those times and in the end beats back the encroaching darkness.

Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice of the Poor

by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired systemic change and dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.

Visit and Gladden Us, Lord, and Set Us Free

by Ross Dizon | Dec 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the mighty Savior that God raises up for us. Through him, God comes to visit us and set us free once and for all. So, we jump for joy, and try to infect others. The visit of the angel Gabriel is contagious. For soon enough, Mary too has the urge to visit...