Jesus is our Savior. He saves us from sin and frees us from those with sacrilegious claims. And he gives us his Holy...
Reflections
Lenten Video Series: Day 2, Prayer is a Pilgrimage
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 2: Prayer is a Pilgrimage.
Cynthia Griffith Tells It Like It Is!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
245,999 Evictions (in only 5 states) Have Been Filed During the Pandemic, Despite the Moratorium
Lenten Video Series: Day 1, Welcome
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 1: Welcome.
A Vincentian View: Dreamers
by Pat Griffin, CM | February 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Joseph, Vincent and Louise, Francis, and many others invite us to think about what is possible as we open our eyes to God’s grace for a different and better world.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIII
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The servant of the poor must be poor himself, must suffer the hunger and the pain of the poor.
Keep Jesus Christ in Our Hearts
by Ross Dizon | Dec 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Son of God and the Brother of all men and women. To belong to his family means to keep in the heart his...
Bridges Built of Stories and Forgiveness #IamVincent
by Nikki Murillo (CVV '15) | Nov 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
They say that patience is a virtue. Is forgiveness one as well? As we sat under the shade of a metal canopy talking to two border patrol agents, the hot Texas sun assaulted our faces. The two border patrol agents who greeted us had last names that were of Latino...
Mary Brought Life to My Life • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Patty García | Nov 17, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In a few days, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last month, we invited you to...
A Vincentian View: Remembering
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: “Remembering” “God gave us memories so that we could have roses in December.” (J. M. Barrie) That line still sticks in my mind from high school because it flows out of my sentimental heart. It reminds me of the importance of memories and their...
King Unlike All Other Kings Undoubtedly
by Ross Dizon | Nov 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is King! How do we react to this proclamation? As an assembly, the elders of the people, the chief priests and the scribes bring Jesus before Pilate. After hearing the charges, the Roman prefect asks Jesus if he is the king of the Jews. Jesus answers him,...
A Family Devotion • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Agnes Marie | Nov 15, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last week, we invited...
Merciful Savior – Reaching Out
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Merciful Savior - Reaching Out – Gateway to Heaven – Lord Give Me Courage Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Merciful Savior Vincentians know the Wonderful, merciful Savior. Precious Redeemer and friend, who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue the souls of all...
Nigerian Perspective on the Ongoing Formation Program
by Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM | Nov 14, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections
September 9 – November 4, 2016 I am Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM from the province of Nigeria. After my ordination in August 2013, I was sent to Chad International Mission. However, I had to spend about five months in Cameroon to learn French before resuming my...
Living with the Awareness of Human Mortality
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Nov 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
In one of the Indian myths, there is a saying that, “the greatest wonder in the world is that every day we see many people dying, but those who live lead their lives as though there is no death.” As the liturgical year of the church is coming to an end, the scripture...
The End of My Rope • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 12, 2016 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Two weeks ago, we...