Reflections

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

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | October 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"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 | October 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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 | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

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 | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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...

Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins

by Mary Frances Jaster | Jan 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

MISEVI International is hosting an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia, April 10-13, 2024. Our theme, Called to Holiness: New Wine, New Wineskins, reflects not only the future of MISEVI, but also our rootedness in the Gospel.

Firewood for the Soul: Mirror Image

by Samantha Hill | Jan 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

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

See and Hear the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Dizon | Dec 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Word made flesh and he is in our midst. Those who do not fail to see and hear him, and do what he says,...

65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.

Biblical Coverups and Gotchas

by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.

Just Servants of the Holy Lord

by Ross Dizon | Oct 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the image of the all-just God who alone is good. Before him and before God, no one is just. Last Sunday’s theme on prayer is back today. For Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. The two are in the temple to pray. And St. Luke lets us...