On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
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by Danielle Bean | May 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist even before she was fully received into the Church.
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
I think people would worry if someone accused them of “hearing voices.” But the truth of the matter is that during each week, any number of voices are directed at us.
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Have you ever been captivated by a master teacher? Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher.
by Tim Williams | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reading Francis’ seven short reflections, I was able to shift my focus and see more clearly what each of these seven gifts look like.
by Tim Williams | Jun 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Home Visit both were formed...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.
by Tim Williams | Apr 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To offer the benefit of the doubt is to assume the best of somebody even when you are uncertain of the truth. Is this not what we are called to do in our encounters with the neighbor? Thomas, we are told in John’s gospel,...
by Ross Dizon | Apr 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is Ruler and Savior, Lord and Messiah. Yet he lords over no one; he serves and is the Good Shepherd who gives his life for the sheep. A ruler among Jesus’ own should not at all be like a ruler among the Gentiles. The latter lords it over others. The former, on...
by Samantha Hill | Apr 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an incredible moment to behold that child, small but immortal; that child that God placed in my hands; that child that has brought me much love and many...
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Apr 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The migrant families are actively engaged in all aspects of the life of the parish.