Reflections

Learning From Roller Coasters

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Riding a roller coaster! One of the thrills for children is when their parents take them to a major amusement park.

A Vincentian View: The Spirit and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.

Ever Know Something Was Coming But Were Unprepared?

by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.

Breath that Creates, Gives Life and Renews

by Ross Dizon | May 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has come so that his followers, his sheep, may have life and have it to the full. He passes on to them his breath. In the Acts of the Apostles, fifty days separate Pentecost from Easter. But that is not so in John’s Gospel that we hear or...

Live with a Higher Purpose

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Sep 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is a beautiful story which tells us about the importance living with a sense of higher purpose in our daily...

God Reveals His Will to the Little Ones • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"Another thing that recommends simplicity to us in a wonderful way are those words of Our Lord, I confess to you,...

The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins

by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.

Are You a Cafeteria Catholic?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Over the decades I have noticed that the connotation of “Cafeteria Catholic“ varies according to who is doing the calling and what the issue is.

Your choice! – “Bridge” or “soft incarceration”?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 21, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

I have read about the need for shelters and rapid rehousing. But Robert Davis, writing for Invisible People, captured an insight in two metaphors – “Bridge” and “soft incarceration.”

Stumbling Along ‘The Way’ (Mark 10:35-45)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Most of us know the image backing the word “scandalize;” i.e., somebody tripping over a stone in the road.

The Rosary As Scrapbook of Mary’s Memories

by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.

Edge of the Road Leading to Jerusalem

by Ross Dizon | Oct 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is merciful. For he cares for those who call on him in their needs. He does not leave them at the edge of the road; he takes them with him. The one who has come to be a sacrifice for all cannot pass over those who are poor. Those, though, who take seats of...