Reflections

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.

Risen from among Those Who Are Dead

by Ross Reyes Dizon | April 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in the morning, following the Sabbath right after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb. Knowing what Mark and Luke say, we can...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22

by Famvin Media Resources | April 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Attribute All to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

“But what is the Spirit of Our Lord? It’s a spirit of perfect charity, filled with a marvelous esteem of the Divinity...

Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.

Is There an “Immaculate COMPLEXION?”

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you noticed? Mary never seems to age!

Lenten Video Series: Day 1, Welcome

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 1: Welcome.

A Vincentian View: Dreamers

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Joseph, Vincent and Louise, Francis, and many others invite us to think about what is possible as we open our eyes to God’s grace for a different and better world.

Learning From a Vincentian Nobel Prize Nominee

by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

A Vincentian priest has made it his life’s work to “go out to the margins” of society and try to restore dignity to the “living scraps” of a “throwaway culture”. Pedro Opeka CM, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize… again.

Moments of Trial and Fall, Triumph and Grace

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Good News for all the moments of joy, light, sorrow and glory. Are we his followers such Good News? Matthew’s account of the temptation of Jesus has eleven verses; Luke’s, thirteen. But there are just two in Mark's. The two show that Jesus spends...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Christ’s Broken Body Today

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