Reflections
Vincentian Voices Network: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
by Jim Paddon | April 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
What is white privilege? This is a term we have all heard but it can be difficult to understand if you are a Caucasian middle-class person, or especially if you are struggling within the cycle of poverty.
We are an Easter People
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | April 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In one of the hymns for Easter season, we sing; “We are an Easter people, ours is an Easter faith.”
Toward Jerusalem
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We disciples of Christ profess to follow the Lord Jesus– and this week in particular, we would follow Him to Jerusalem.
A Thought Experiment … Dropping the “G” From Kingdom
by John Freund, CM | April 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Jesus taught us to pray ”Thy kingdom come.” He also taught, “The kingdom is already here in your midst.” How do you put those two together? Some emphasize one or the other.
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Turn the Medal • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Aug 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"I must not judge a poor peasant man or woman by their appearance or their apparent intelligence, especially since...
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When Did Christians Become Soldiers?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!
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There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
by .famvin | Aug 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.
Public Transportation – Nuisance or Necessity
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 17, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
People who are not homeless have a variety of experiences with public transportation. How do you think homeless people view public transportation?
The Growing (Mk 4:26-34)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Trials We Have to Go through to Be New
by Ross Dizon | Jun 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus dies for us so that we may live for him and in him. To live so means to go through trials and thus get to be a new creation. Jesus has been teaching the crowds with parables. One lesson is about trust in God who carries out fully what starts out, even if...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XIV
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Make good use of the free time you have after caring for the sick. Never be idle…”
Imagine Saying This Today!
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What is most important to you – your nation, culture, class, race, gender — or first and foremost being in God and a new and international community of God’s people?
Call to Action to Address Systemic Racism
by Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates in North America | Jun 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We are a group of Vincentian Family social justice advocates from Canada and the United States collaborating together to hear and respond to the cries of our Common Home, Earth, and her peoples. We especially choose to address systemic racism and our complicity in it.
Are the homeless to blame for their homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 10, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
We must debunk the myths around why people become homeless so we can move toward solutions. Most never stop to put themselves in the shoes of the people they see suffering from homelessness.
A Vincentian View: Our Daily Bread
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Remember the Exodus instructions to the people Israel in the desert? Each morning, they may collect only enough “manna” to feed them for the day (Exod 16:4-15).