Reflections
Simplicity and Humility
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | August 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | August 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II
by John Freund, CM | August 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Yes! I figuratively rubbed shoulders with some 2000 bishops inside St. Peter’s! There are not many left who can say that.
Public Transportation – Convenience, Hassle, or Lifeline?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 24, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
A 2015 Harvard study found that access to reliable transportation is the biggest factor in determining whether someone will escape poverty and avoid homelessness.
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Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 1
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A beautiful reflection about “gift-giving”.
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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We are seeing the replay of decades of hostility in the region of Jesus’ birth!
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Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
Live and Die as Jesus Christ Did
by Ross Dizon | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus is at God’s right hand and intercedes for us. His love enables us to live and die as he did. There are in the New Testament paradoxical teachings. These ideas, for instance, strike us as odd: to die is to live, loss is gain, to serve is to rule,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVIII
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 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 35: Have Your Way
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Hardships and unwanted sacrifices will not cease, but you will learn how to overcome them.
The Pope Video • For Health Care Workers
by .famvin | Apr 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Health Care Workers.
Lenten Video Series, Day 34: The Big Picture
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Faith played an enormous role in the building of America. Our ancestors made enormous sacrifices for us to be here today. Patrick Shea believes we’re all here for a reason, and we need to set ourselves on a righteous path.
Lenten Video Series, Day 33: Little Hours
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Seminarian Thomas Cipolla shares insight on the small sacrifices we make every day through reflective prayer.
All of a Sudden…
by Eugénia Quaresma | Apr 8, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
We are witnessing the high price to be paid for freedom, and the slow and arduous road to building peace through dialogue and negotiation.
Heart Transplants – Physical… and Spiritual
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I remember well the stir caused when Christian Barnard in 1967 announced the first successful human heart transplant. Newly ordained, I joined with people around the world rejoicing in this miracle.
Lenten Video Series, Day 32: Chance of a Lifetime
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.