Reflections

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by Jim Paddon | March 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have been able to witness some amazing and positive changes in North America and the world over the past 60 years or so.

Lent: A Time for Spiritual Combat

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | March 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

There is a famous story of a man who allowed thorns to grow in front of his house. The people who used to visit his house mentioned it to him. But he didn’t listen to them. As the years went by the thorns grew fast and became big and it blocked the way to his house....

Is God Tired of Waiting for Us Among the Poor?

by John Freund, CM | March 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.

Vincent, Pope Francis and the Eucharist

by Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | March 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“Love is creative even to infinity.” Those words of St. Vincent are frequently quoted to remind us to show love to others.

Merciful Commitment • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jul 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"So then, if there are any among us who think they’re in the Mission to evangelize poor people but not to alleviate...

Are We a “Listening” Community?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I suspect we have all heard stories about or even lived with someone who was “hard of hearing.”

For Future Generations!

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | Jul 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.

Called to Ecological Conversion

by Sister Caroljean Willie, SC | Apr 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

One of the themes threaded throughout Laudato Si’ is the need for an ecological conversion.

Can You Put Yourself In This Picture?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

I am not an Ethiopian at the beginning of a thousand-mile journey. Actually, I am on a lifelong journey of trying to “put on the mind of Christ,” to see things as Jesus, the stranger in my life, sees them.

A Canadian View: Diversity is a Fact….Inclusion is an Act

by Jim Paddon | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.

A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water

“First Generation Disciples”(John 10: 14-15)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“Handing on the tradition” is a phrase often connected with matters of faith.

Systemic Change Calls For Paying Attention

by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

There are things we see but don’t pay attention to.

Lead God’s Flock in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows what God does to lead his flock. And so, he also gives a model for his shepherds. The crowds longed for someone to lead them out of the mess, a Messiah to guide a people in trouble. But they ended up disappointed since they did not want a suffering...