If we really understood Lent, we would be as enthralled with Ash Wednesday as Mother Seton was. It is through our Lenten journey inward into “the great empty” that we encounter God and meet our authentic selves.
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by John Freund, CM | August 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I found my path back to Galilee with the help of Pope Francis. For me, it was by way of a homily he preached in Canada.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | August 25, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
by Tom McKenna, CM | August 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.
by John Freund, CM | August 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I was barely 7 years old. I remember seeing bold newspaper headlines. I could not yet read them. But from my parent’s reactions, I knew something very important had happened
by Elizabeth Scalia | Feb 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
If we really understood Lent, we would be as enthralled with Ash Wednesday as Mother Seton was. It is through our Lenten journey inward into “the great empty” that we encounter God and meet our authentic selves.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The challenge during Lent is to make sure we take time to listen to the God who speaks in the ordinariness and messiness of our daily lives.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Some of the traits which come out in the Samaritan woman as she interacts with Jesus at the noonday well could paint her as a hard-hearted and difficult lady.
by Ross Dizon | May 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is Lord! But we can say this only by the Holy Spirit. And only his flame can renew the face of the earth. The Holy Spirit comes with the strength of a driving wind that fills the whole house where the disciples are. And a tongue of fire or flame rests on each of...
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Sr. Marta’s generous gift to a young family…
by Vincentian Family Office | May 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Alone we can do nothing … we need the help of God who is our strength and security during this time of pandemic.
by .famvin | May 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
With a big smile and shiny eyes, Warde welcomes you whenever you visit; a visit she prays for every day, every week, every month.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Poets are well known for helping us step back and see things we have not noticed before.
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What is the most important room in the history of the world… and our lives? The Oval Office, Buckingham Palace? … Would you believe a simple “upper room” in Jerusalem! Why? Because in that room on the day we call Pentecost, the most powerful movement in history was...
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Yet while walking those somber corridors, St. Louise came to discover right there in the gloom a flickering light that held her on course.
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.
by .famvin | May 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As we continue our journey of healing and transforming the Church to the words and witness of Christ, both clergy sexual abuse and COVID-19 have become a part of our DNA.