Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”
Reflections
Preaching with Simplicity • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | November 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
by John Freund, CM | November 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.
A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?
by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.
Fill Our Life with Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Jan 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the bread of life. Those whose life is full of him have their fill. To go to him and to believe in him is...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 38
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
“Home for the Holidays”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Sheltering: A meditation for the Vincentian Family
by Robert Maloney, CM | Nov 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The works of mercy lie at the heart of our Family’s spirituality.
Fix our Gaze on our Lord Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Nov 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
After putting up with the shameful cross, Jesus has been lifted up to the highest place. To fix our eyes on him means not to lose heart. A new year starts in the Church, but she asks us to fix our gaze on the end. It tells us, “Eyes on the prize.” It is the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Week 1
by .famvin | Nov 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Week 1.
Learning From Luke This Past Year
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever thought you knew someone only to find that there was much more to this person than you thought?
Advent Letter 2022 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Nov 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This Advent letter is an invitation to pray, meditate, and interiorize the “Evangelical Counsels” as a means to pursue our journey with Saint Vincent de Paul, a “Mystic of Charity.”
First Aid AND Long-term Solutions Needed For the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Vincentian Family is committed to a collaborative worldwide effort to eradicate homelessness by 2030. We can only get to 2030 by looking at homelessness in 2020.
The Student is the Teacher’s Masterpiece: St. Albert the Great and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Tom Hoopes | Nov 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Teachers can’t expect to have a student as exceptional as St. Thomas Aquinas, but both Albertus Magnus and Mother Seton understood that every teacher can create “masterpieces” by forming students in Christ’s image.