Formation
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
by Jim Paddon | April 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.
Brimming Over (Lk 15: 1-32; 2 Corinthians 5:17-25)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In Luke’s 15th chapter, Jesus relates his perhaps most famous parable, aiming to open another window onto the Kingdom of God, especially its meaning for the present.
A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”
by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.
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To Trust God and Repent | Week Two
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Two: To Trust God and Repent.
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A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
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Mom, How Long Until Christmas?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!
A Canadian View: Hope and Despair
by Jim Paddon | Jan 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
On a recent day of doing four home visits with my partner, I saw two very different views on what this year may have in store for us: Hope and Despair.
A Vincentian View: A Call to Conversion
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
I am struck by the way in which “the feast of the Conversion of Paul” creates a context at beginning and end with which Vincent’s bounds his remembrance.
Needed Not Needy: A Systemic Change in Perception
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Why Changing The World’s Perception Is Critical To How We Tackle Poverty
Like Jesus in Mind, Heart and Action
by Ross Dizon | Jan 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one whom God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent to bring glad tidings to the poor. And he wants us to be like him, bringing the Good News to the poor by the power of the Spirit. We Christians try to become like Jesus Christ. We seek to conform...
AIC Reflection on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The AIC posted a Training Reflection on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, which we offer to you during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Poor People who Help Other Poor People
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
…beyond beliefs or ideologies, all people are able to recognize others in their dignity, despite their problems and difficulties, and reach out.
Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in Bolivia
by .famvin | Jan 20, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
As we approach the anniversary (January 25) of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, .famvin is highlighting some examples of their mission, programs, and services.
Entertaining Angels on the Border
by Caroljean Willie, SC | Jan 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Spending time on the U.S./Mexican border in Texas working with those seeking asylum during the Advent season was, perhaps, one of the best preparations for Christmas.
Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in the Solomon Islands
by .famvin | Jan 18, 2019 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
A video highlighting the Vincentian mission in the Solomon Islands, part of the Oceania Province.