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Reflections
Have a Special Place? Does It Matter?
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
You know the place! A place that helps you feel a sense of comfort, identity, inspiration… whatever you need at that moment! A place where you are nourished and grow. Let’s explore why such places are important in each of our lives.
A Canadian View: A Spring Renewal
by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.
Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.
What is the largest conversation in the world?
by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Does the Guinness Book of Records have an award for the largest and longest conversation in the world? If it did, it would probably single out Pope Francis as the most significant discussion leader ever.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2023
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
A Faith Dynamic (Matthew 18:19-20)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
“Listen and Respond.” If there ever were a pair of words to stir up action, these are the ones.
Vincent de Paul’s Devotion to St. Joseph
by Fr. PUDUSSERY Shajan CM | Mar 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Looking into the life of Vincent de Paul, we find, among all the saints other than Blessed Mother, Vincent had a great devotion to St. Joseph.
Lenten Video Series: Day 34, Prayer Gets You Through Life
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 34: Prayer Gets You Through Life.
International Water Day
by Chloé Bergeron | Mar 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This week and every week, as we celebrate #InternationalWaterDay, let us be more cognizant of our responsibility to limit water-waste, to fund sustainable water projects around the world, and to appreciate what keeps us alive.
Lenten Video Series: Day 33, Give Us Grace
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 33: Give Us Grace.
Beyond Waving Palm Branches
by John Freund, CM | Mar 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On Palm Sunday will I be waving the palm branches of my blind spots or holding high the cross of God’s universal love?
Lenten Video Series: Day 32, Uphill Climb
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 32: Uphill Climb.
Digging Deeper – Attitudes Towards the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.
Lenten Video Series: Day 31, Patience in Prayer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 31: Patience in Prayer.
We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
All of us have heard the phrase, “living in the past.” Usually it has a negative ring – – somebody missing out on the good things happening now because he or she lives on memories of a bygone day.