With St. Mary Magdalene, let us accept Christ’s ‘Do not touch me’ with the certainty that His words give us a new mission, and a new way to be with Him, just as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton met the hardships of her life with renewed faith and strength.
Reflections
The Mutating Vincentian Virus
by John Freund, CM | July 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.
“Give Me a Double Share of Your Spirit”
by Shijoy Thykkalaparambil, CM, South Indian Province | July 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The following is a short reflection on the formator seminarian relationship derived from the reading of the departure scene of Elijah from the book of 2 Kings.
Criminalizing Christ: The Nationwide Targeting of Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Jesus says any time there is a hungry, thirsty or ostracized person, that person is Christ himself. And if we don’t share our food, our water, or our welcome, then we are rejecting the Incarnation of God in this world.
A Vincentian View: Wednesdays
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Suppose that you served on the committee that debated the choice of the week to honor St. Joseph. What day would you pick?
Mary’s Experience of Her Son’s Resurrection
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
“How was your Easter?” How many times have you said that recently? Usually, it leads to a lively conversation about family gatherings, etc.
Black Catholics and Racial Injustice
by Joseph P. Foley, C.M. | Apr 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As North American social justice advocates from various branches of the Vincentian Family we have continually addressed the situation of people disadvantaged by racial injustice.
Change of Mind, Heart and Behavior
by Ross Dizon | Jan 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies the change of mind, heart and behavior that the Gospel entails. The kingdom of God belongs to those who conform to this change and clothe themselves with Jesus. With the arrest of John the Baptist, a painful change enters his life. But God does not...
A Witness Perspective: Poverty is Not a “Thing” – It’s About People
by David J. Dutschke, Mideast Region Voice of the Poor Leader | Jan 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
From my perspective as a long-time and former Louisville Catholic Charities employee serving in several different social justice ministry functions and now in my volunteer role as the Mideast Voice of the Poor Regional Leader, I’d like to offer during National Poverty...
Reflection: Clothing Oneself in the Spirit of Jesus Christ
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
Why We Should Love Our Enemies #MLKDay2018
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 14, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
As I struggled with my own anger over the continuing personal and political conduct of my President, I recalled these words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, "Love your enemies." It is this: that love has within it a...
Reflection: Turn the Medal Over
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Third presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica: “Turn the Medal Over”.
We can’t wait to hear about their adventures! #IAMVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
CVV23-ers (a.k.a., Colorado Vincentian Volunteers) Christin, Allison, Lauren, and Cassady had the incredible opportunity to spend the past 4 days living and working alongside the Sisters of Charity in New Orleans. It looks like they had a blast and enjoyed learning...
Called By Name #VincentiansofWherever #IamVincent
by Katie Kerr, CVV 13 | Jan 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“The measure of our compassion lies not in our service to those on the margins, but in our willingness to see ourselves in kinship. And that means the decided movement towards awe and giant steps away from judgement.” -Greg Boyle, SJ A few weeks ago, I walked into a...
Oprah, Mothers and Change
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
Lamb of God who Takes away the Sins of the World
by Ross Dizon | Jan 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who, accepting his invitation, enter into communion with him. Once again, John the Baptist announces that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Because of this second announcement, two disciples of...