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Missing the Point!
by John Freund, CM | October 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. Â I have, more times than I care to admit, been the one who missed the point.
A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach
by Jim Paddon | October 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
More Than (Matthew 20:1-16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | October 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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 | October 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
From the Greatest to the Least – God is There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"In addition to this general work, He toils with each individual: with the craftsman in his shop, with the woman in...
The Gift of Vincent’s Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.
Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXIII
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 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 5: Unconditional
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Janet Creeden’s story is one of trial and tragedy, and yet, she was able to put her fate into God’s hands.
Remembering
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International Team | Mar 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I had the distinct honor and privilege to be at a meeting of MISEVI International at the Motherhouse in Paris in early February.
Lenten Video Series, Day 4: Called to Give
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
When fully practicing our faith, there are no half-measures. Phil Tran explains that we can only truly understand joy through sacrifice and unity with Christ.
Lenten Video Series, Day 3: A New Foundation
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For Kasey Brown, the concept of “giving something up” for Lent went from being a casual observation of tradition to a life-changing spiritual rebirth that strengthened the foundation of her love for God.
Please Don’t Feed the Trolls
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
In the language of the internet, a troll is a person who makes inflammatory, insincere, or otherwise off-topic comments in a social setting.
Lenten Video Series, Day 2: Going Deeper
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As a Mission Youth Apostle, Joe Coffey found that his desire to go deeper into his faith was hitting continual road blocks of fear and uncertainty.
A Canadian View: What About Black History?
by Jim Paddon | Mar 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
You must look at yourself and any conscious or unconscious biases you may have. You must speak out when you hear others act or comment about someone.
Lenten Video Series, Day 1: To Make Holy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Sacrifice, at its root, means “To Make Holy.” Father Aidan Rooney, C.M. joins us at The Miraculous Medal Shrine to open up our 2022 Lenten Series: The Joy of Sacrifice.