Reflections

Table to Which Jesus Invites us

by Ross Dizon | June 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus gives us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. To sit down at his table means to be one with him and with others. Jesus tells the Jews, that is to say, the Jewish religious authorities, that the bread he will give is his flesh. This gives rise to a quarrel...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 7

by Famvin Media Resources | June 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Grounded in Space

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI - USA | June 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In 1969, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States commissioned a space flight during which Rusty Schweickart left the command module to actually walk in space.

Divine Providence

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | June 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The basis for our hope is the Risen Lord who is with us. We need to have this strong faith and trust in Him.

Admire the Thoughts and Ways of God

by Ross Dizon | Sep 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes known to us God, who is good to all and has mercy on all he has made, and whose thoughts and ways we are...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 22

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

The Origin of the Vincentian Charism in the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul • A Weekly reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"On the day of the conversion of St. Paul, who is the 25th, this lady asked me —said Father Vincent— "to have a sermon...

A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part One

by Jim Paddon | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.

Homeless Persons and “Listening”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Nov 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?

Acting Out (Mark 12:38-44)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.

What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.

Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth

by Ross Dizon | Nov 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...