Reflections

Waiting for the Lord | Week Three

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | December 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Three: Waiting for the Lord.

God Up Close (Mt. 11:2-11)

by Tom McKenna, CM | December 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Something with which most every believer can struggle is the felt nearness of God: how close up do I sense the Divine presence?

How do you handle conflict? An Examination of Conscience.

by John Freund, CM | December 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A simple fact of life. We don’t always agree… especially on things that are important to us.

Justify Those Who Are Not Wholly Just

by Ross Dizon | December 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is “God-with-us.” This name makes known that the one who alone is holy is with us who are not holy; he wants to justify us. The angel of Joseph’s dream seems to justify Mary, to show her not guilty, to say that she has been true to him. But there are those who...

Emmanuel, That Is to Say, God-with-Us

by Ross Dizon | May 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end, is Emmanuel, God-with-us. He is...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 4

by Famvin Media Resources | May 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

Life Founded on Evangelical Maxims

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by saying, “Everyone then who hears these words...

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 6)

by René Stockman | Dec 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 6 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.

Advent Reflection on Humility

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Are we humble enough to believe that He who is mighty can do great things?

The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”

by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.

A Canadian View: A More Just World

by Jim Paddon | Dec 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

As a Canadian and close neighbour to our Americans friends, we are always interested in what is happening in the USA.

Creating Connections Better Than Giving Directions

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 3, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

A place where homeless and formerly homeless people can connect to one another. They can also connect to vital outreach services, their own personal friends, and family members.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 23: In Solidarity with Those who Suffer

by Mari Carmen Davia | Dec 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

I believe that there has been an extraordinary expression of solidarity among people, especially as people reach out to assist those who have suffered the most.

In The Mood (Mk 13:37)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We’ve all heard the term “mood music.” It refers to the power music has to set a tone, move us through different feeling states.

How a Baby Changes Everything

by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A baby changes everything. Never was that truer than in the birth of the one we call Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus literally changed everything for everyone.