Reflections

When Reality Hits “home”!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 3 Comments

Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.

International Migration Review Forum

by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

The first International Migration Review Forum is taking place now, at the United Nations in New York.

A Vincentian View: All Are Welcome

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

In the middle of the Acts of the Apostles (c. 15), we find one of the first issues of exclusion in the young Christian community.

Wait for Jesus Christ to Come Back

by Ross Dizon | May 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, who came to the world from the Father, now leaves the world to go back to the Father. True Christians cannot but wait for him to come back and take them with him. In Mt 28,16-20, Jesus gives to the eleven apostles the task to make disciples of all nations. He...

Waiting for the Lord | Week Three

by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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 | Dec 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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 | Dec 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

Lenten Video Series: Day 26, Voice of Grace

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 26: Voice of Grace

Who Will Run the Soup Kitchens?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 26, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

But with so many areas under lockdown, I suddenly realized pressing another problem I had not thought about. Who will run the soup kitchens?

Lenten Video Series: Day 25, Christmas Gifts

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 25: Christmas Gifts.

Words – and Words (John 4:5-42)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

“I hear you talking. But the question is what are you saying?”

The Pandemic and Systemic Change

by Jim Claffey | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The only certain thing these days is uncertainty. When will the pandemic end, how many lives will be lost, will life ever be the same?

Lenten Video Series: Day 24, Encounter

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 24: Encounter.

Merciful to the Utmost and Lifegiving

by Ross Dizon | Mar 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is merciful as his Father is merciful. That is why he weeps with us who face death. And he surrenders to it to bring us life to the full. Jesus hears that his friend Lazarus is ill. And right away, he shows that he stays on top of things. So, he is in no hurry...