Reflections

Weekly Broadcasts: #RosaryLIVE

by .famvin | October 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In celebration of the Month of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Timothy Lyons, CM, and Sr. Michelle Nguyen, DC, discuss the Marian character and scriptural depth of the Rosary prayer

Seeing Beyond the Facts On the Ground

by John Freund, CM | October 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Many of us wear glasses. Others may need glasses to read. But that’s not the seeing I am asking about. I am asking how many of us see beyond the facts in front of us.

Stand Up and Go! (2 Kings, 5:14-17; Lk 17:11-19)

by Tom McKenna, CM | October 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

For all of us who have been through the pandemic, we know first-hand how disease and sickness have a way of separating us, how they can isolate and cut us off from the rest of life.

Growing Up – a Movement Becoming Aware of Itself

by John Freund, CM | October 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Have you ever watched time-lapse photography of the amazing process of a flower blooming or a moth becoming a butterfly?

Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life

by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.

“Homelessness is a silent war on children”

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 23, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really...

Never Alone (John 11:1-45)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

One of the heaviest of feelings is the one of being alone. You hear it in the cry of an infant, and more generally you catch it in the forlorn look of any lonely person.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!

by A member of the Congregation of the Mission | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Today, more than ever, we need people who, following the example of Sister Marguerite Naseau, the first Daughter of Charity, are willing to serve the poor and the sick with the boldness and courage of this simple, country woman.

Receiving Communion (Mt 10:40, Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

After impressing on the disciples who he is and what he stands for, he declares, “whoever receives you receives me.”

Daring To Pray For Structural Change

by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Everyone wants structural change. Do we pray for it?

Respond to More than Just Our Needs

by Ross Dizon | Jul 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is a man for others. That is why he cannot but respond to their needs. To be his disciple means to follow his example. The crowds do not leave Jesus alone. They must take him for someone who is ready to respond to their needs. And those who go to Jesus do not...

Reflections

Weekly Broadcasts: #RosaryLIVE

Seeing Beyond the Facts On the Ground

Stand Up and Go! (2 Kings, 5:14-17; Lk 17:11-19)

Growing Up – a Movement Becoming Aware of Itself

Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life

“Homelessness is a silent war on children”

Never Alone (John 11:1-45)

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!

Receiving Communion (Mt 10:40, Lk 10:16; Jn 13:20)

Daring To Pray For Structural Change

Respond to More than Just Our Needs

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Would Vincent Think Today

Daring to Risk a Caring Response: The Sisters of Charity’s Service during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic

A Canadian View: Justice for All

Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!

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