Reflections

Investment or Expense?

by Lindsey Adams | March 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.

Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 4

by Famvin Media Resources | March 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Fourth and final part: Conclusions and Future Challenges.

The Trinity, A Big Mystery • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | March 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"In addition to the obligation we here have as Christians to honor this feast [Most Holy Trinity], we have a particular one because, by the Bulls of Approval of the Company, a Pope has given us the Most Holy Trinity as our patron. That should animate all of us, such...

Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 5

by Famvin Media Resources | March 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.

Learning from Our Children and Our Parents • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an...

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.

Shocking document bishops signed in the Catacombs 60 years ago

by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I did not have any special expectations of Vatican II when I was ordained just months before the Council concluded. Pope St. John XXIII certainly had expectations of Vatican II!

Sweat in Seeking the Other’s Good

by Ross Dizon | Oct 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us how to love in truth God and our neighbor. Out of love for them, he has to sweat blood and give himself wholly. To strive and to sweat. This is what love for God asks of us who are of the Vincentian Family (SV.EN XI:32). That is to say, it is not...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 27

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

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

On Practice of the Vincentian Virtues • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"We should follow, as far as possible, all the gospel teaching already mentioned, since it is so holy and very practical. But some of it, in fact, has more application to us, particularly when it emphasizes simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal for...

What was your mother’s special recipe?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.

Where Do You Fit In Now?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?

Reflect the Creator and Owner of All

by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...