Reflections

Fulfill with All Our Heart What God Wants

by Ross Dizon | February 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the most blessed of those who are blessed since they fulfill what God wants. And he is the way that leads to God, and to bliss and peace. There is much we yet have to do to fulfill Christ’s wish that all Christians be one. And that we let others know by our...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 15

by Famvin Media Resources | February 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Touched by an Angel

by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | February 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The deep desire of lay people to respond to the grief and the anguish that is presented to them and to receive joy and hope is so reflective of what St. Vincent and St. Louise began more than 400 years ago.

The Pope Video • For Parishes

by .famvin | February 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Parishes.

Imagine God Requiring a Security Deposit On “Our” Home

by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Every renter and landlord knows the meaning of “security deposit.” A security deposit holds people accountable for damages, excessive wear and tear, unpaid rent, etc.

When Children Ask About Homeless People

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.

A Vincentian View: Psalm 100

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Sometimes, I need to preach on a Psalm. This past Sunday, our liturgy offered Psalm 100 as our response to the first reading.

Seeing Beyond My Nose

by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world, a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war. May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.”

Lenten Video Series: Day 6, Examine Me

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 6: Examine Me.

Walk before the Lord with Faith

by Ross Dizon | Feb 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus gives us a model to follow so that we may do what he does. We only need to walk with him to learn to walk before the Lord. One can guess that Abraham cannot help to walk sometimes with nearby peoples. It would be odd, then, if he does not know that they make...