Reflections

Vincentians as Promoters of Employment

by Andrés Motto, CM | October 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Blessed Frederic Ozanam pronounced his well-known sentence: “The order of society rests on two truths: justice and charity.” Undoubtedly, promoting decent work is a duty of justice and charity.

Are You a Cafeteria Catholic?

by John Freund, CM | October 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

Over the decades I have noticed that the connotation of “Cafeteria Catholic“ varies according to who is doing the calling and what the issue is.

Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”

Stumbling Along ‘The Way’ (Mark 10:35-45)

by Tom McKenna, CM | October 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

Most of us know the image backing the word “scandalize;” i.e., somebody tripping over a stone in the road.

Roundabout Ways We Take to Get Our Way

by Ross Dizon | Jul 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the image of the invisible God. He is the roundabout way that means much more to us than all the other...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 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.

Listening to Sounds in the ER

by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I write this Vincentian Mindwalk fresh from an unplanned 24 hours in our local hospital.

A Great Family YouTube Channel!

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

There are great testimonies on every Youtube Channel of the Vincentian Family! I’m working with some right now that I just love!

Yes, You Can Be a Difference Maker

by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

You don’t have to have a glamorous job. Anyone can be a difference maker.

Vincentians of Wherever: Stephanie “Cole” Adams

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 19, 2018 | News, Reflections

A true Vincentian, she’ll hire people with insight into the immigrant and refugee experience, and have been directly impacted by Buffalo’s systemic poverty.

Up on Your Feet!

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Up on Your Feet! (Ez 2:2 Mark 6:1-6) If you were to paint a picture of the prophet Ezekiel as he first appears in the Bible, you might have him sitting back in a recliner, at peace with himself and confident that the way he saw his world was the way the world truly...

Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.

Responsible to a Higher Authority

by Ross Dizon | Jul 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the shepherd that God has raised up in these last days. He responds to the needs of those who are like sheep without a shepherd. Are we that responsible? The rulers of the people are not responsible. So, they are condemned by the one who has appointed them...