Reflections

Mary Finally Knows

by John Freund, CM | August 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The question, “Mary did you know” dates from 1984. Mark Lowry wrote the the lyrics for “Mary, Did You Know?” I find the lyrics raise questions I did not know I wanted to ask Mary.

Foreigners No Longer, But Citizens Rather

by Ross Dizon | August 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, our peace, makes one the Jews and those who are not Jews: the foreigners. He tears down, through the cross, the wall of hate that separates them.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 17

by Famvin Media Resources | August 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Let Us Be On Our Way

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | August 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Gospels present the life of Jesus here on earth as a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Lk 9:51). It was a Journey to his Father, which ended in his death, resurrection and ascension to his father. On this Journey, he invited many to follow him and he taught them the...

Have Catholics Seen Such Polarization Before?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is so much polarization in our world today. And it is not just political.

Look ahead to the Lord’s Joy and Taste It

by Ross Dizon | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus will come back in glory to take to heaven those who are his own. They love like him as they look ahead to his...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 30

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 14, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Can one word change the world? Yes!

by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Today I would like to explore the “annunciation” of the greatest change in human thinking. Mary’s yes changed HER world … and OUR world!

Palpable, Touchable, Visible, True

by Ross Dizon | Apr 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes palpable God, whom no one has seen or touched. True disciples do not rest till their Teacher is palpable to them. Jesus knows that when he shows up risen, his disciples will think they see a ghost. They will want him to be palpable. That is why he has...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXiX

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

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

Lenten Video Series, Day 42: Small Sacrifices

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Enjoy this bonus clip from our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice!

A mission of love

by Ellen Sprigg | Apr 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

It has been two years since the SCN Volunteer Program has been able to bring a team of volunteers back to Belize, due to the global pandemic that has become our daily life.

Lenten Video Series, Day 41: He Is Risen

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We’ve journeyed together for 40 days, and now we’ve arrived in the joy of Easter.

Lenten Video Series, Day 40: Alive Again

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In the modern age, it is so easy to become wrapped up in a virtual social world, sliding into sin and temptation. Peter Land tells us that sacrificing this world, even if it seems significant, is nothing in comparison to the life that you will gain in return.