Reflections

Bear Much Fruit Means Die with Christ

by Ross Dizon | March 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus loves others to the end, to being lifted up on the cross. His death proves true that the grain of wheat that dies cannot but bear much fruit. Those who die with him bear much fruit also. Most of us, if not all, want to bear much fruit, to succeed as best as we...

Contemplation: To Do a Little Good – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | March 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In Monsieur Vincent, the 1947 movie about our patron’s life, he is asked near the end of his life if there is anything he wished he had done. His reply is simple: “More.” This captures the indefatigable commitment to new...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 47

by Famvin Media Resources | March 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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

Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre

by Samantha Hill | March 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Contemplation: Happy Travelers – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our Vincentian formation, we are taught, is a lifelong process of...

Catch the Good News of Jesus Christ

by Ross Dizon | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

The one who has risen is the same Jesus of Nazareth that the disciples have known, loved and followed on the roads of...

Firewood for the Soul: Communication

by Samantha Hill | Apr 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 25

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

On Doves and Serpents • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"In actual practice this virtue is about choosing the right way to do things. We should make it a sacred principle, then, admitting of no exceptions, that since we are working for God we will always choose God-related ways for carrying out our work, and see and judge...

Missing the Point!

by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. I have, more times than I care to admit, been the one who missed the point.

A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach

by Jim Paddon | Oct 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.

More Than (Matthew 20:1-16)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s an ancient (1964!) song entitled “More Than”– More than the greatest love the world has known/ this is the love I give to you alone.”

Putting Newest Cardinals in Their Place

by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In speaking to the newest group of Cardinals, Pope Francis reminds them … and us… of an often-ignored passage from the Acts of the Apostles.

Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful

by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be truthful. Jesus does not fail to dare the wise and the learned to choose the good that they learn and receive. That is to say, he asks them to act as...