Formation

A Vincentian View: Bearing the Marks of Jesus

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.

Dressing an Old Story in Today’s Clothes

by John Freund, CM | July 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes.

Roundabout Ways We Take to Get Our Way

by Ross Dizon | July 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the image of the invisible God. He is the roundabout way that means much more to us than all the other roundabout ways God has taken. Many, if not all, have taken roundabout ways. The Hebrews, as God plans it, take a roundabout way as they leave Egypt....

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 5

by Famvin Media Resources | July 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Higher (Matthew 5:38-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.

Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.

Fulfill with All Our Heart What God Wants

by Ross Dizon | Feb 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the most blessed of those who are blessed since they fulfill what God wants. And he is the way that leads to...

Stretching the Jar (2 Cor 4:7)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The jar made of the stuff of this earth symbolizes the nitty gritty processes of everyday life — the how of getting things done, the down and dirty steps needed to distribute the treasure.

Sometimes We Forget the Obvious

by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

If we are asked we would all recognize the importance of prayer in everything we do… especially in our efforts toward systemic change.

Necessary, Only Jesus Is Necessary

by Ross Dizon | Jul 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Only Jesus is necessary. The men and the women who hear and follow him make the right choice that no one can take away from them. Jesus says that it is necessary that he suffers greatly in Jerusalem. And in due time he makes up his mind to go there. But on the way...