Reflections

A Closer Walk (John 2:13-25)

by Tom McKenna, CM | March 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.

“Real Families”

by John Freund, CM | March 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In my active years of helping families, I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”

Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | March 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Have you ever had a friend with very different interests than your own? Maybe he was a big baseball fan, and you just didn’t follow that sport, or he had a great appreciation for art, but you couldn’t stand museums. How did...

Deny, Slap, Beat, Crucify Jesus

by Ross Dizon | March 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus, in life and in death, is one with those who are poor, who have no power, whom others cast out. Hence, we cannot but deny him if we turn our backs on them. We read that many give false witness against Jesus before the Sanhedrin but that they do not agree in what...

The Pope Video • For the Role of Women

by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.

Eucharistic Gift – Wrapped In a Story

by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.

Tasks for the Servants of Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope

by Samantha Hill | Nov 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...

The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.

The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”

by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.

A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks

by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.

Brother Especially to the Outcasts

by Ross Dizon | Nov 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Shepherd and King, Jesus leads us and saves us. He is a brother to all, especially to those who are poor. He wants us to be brothers and sisters to all as he is. Our Leader and Savior is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This, of course, means that he is...