Reflections

Hearing God’s Love (Matthew 10:26-33)

by Tom McKenna, CM | June 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

We readily readily recognize the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the symbol of his great love for us. But as we know from the experience of many, this message given is often enough a message not received.

Are All Your Vacation Pictures Perfect?

by John Freund, CM | June 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The perfect picture we took during a family vacation showed more than we expected. The big-as-life billboard we did not notice ruined an otherwise perfect photo. Once back home there was little we could do to edit out what didn’t fit.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 10

by Famvin Media Resources | June 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

A Missionary’s Voice: Do More…

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | June 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I hope most of us have watched or heard about the 1948 Oscar Award winning Film, “Monsieur Vincent” directed by Maurice Cloche. It is an excellent and inspiring film, one that rewards repeated viewing. And no wonder, it is at the top of Vatican’s best films list....

More Than (Matthew 20:1-16)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s an ancient (1964!) song entitled “More Than”– More than the greatest love the world has known/ this is the love I give to you alone.”

Putting Newest Cardinals in Their Place

by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In speaking to the newest group of Cardinals, Pope Francis reminds them … and us… of an often-ignored passage from the Acts of the Apostles.

Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful

by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be...

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

by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…

New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: Finding Mary

by .famvin | Jan 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Our relationships shape who we are — the good relationships and the difficult ones. Mother Seton’s life was filled with difficult relationships that left her wounded.

Virtual Book Discussion Hosted by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

by .famvin | Jan 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth invite you and your congregation to join us for a virtual book discussion and conversation with the author of “Under the Sky We Make: How to be Human in a Warming World,”

An Eight-year-old Jesus Figure

by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I have rarely if ever, thought of a 21st century 8-year-old as a Jesus figure.

Being The Beloved (Isaiah 40:11: Lk 3:22)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

A gift – something given over freely, with good will and coming not from obligation but from good will and esteem. It raises the question: of all the gifts to receive, which would be the most valuable and precious?

If I were John the Baptist…

by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.

Traditions, Customs, and Habits

by Ross Dizon | Jan 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes all things new. Hence, he questions traditions and customs, most of all, those that veil his true face. Jesus and his disciples are at a wedding. There too is his mother. And the wedding, no doubt, follows the traditions and customs of the Jews. But as...