It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899
Reflections
Shocking Statements!!!
by John Freund, CM | July 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”
Vanity of Vanities, All Is Vanity
by Ross Dizon | July 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 8
by Famvin Media Resources | July 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Discovering the True Simplicity of Sainthood with St. Mary Magdalene and Mother Seton
by Anna O'Neil | July 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.
Higher (Matthew 5:38-48)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.
Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.
Vincentian Prayer Images: God Asking More Than We Can Bear
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Elizabeth certainly felt all the losses she was called to bear.
Lenten Video Series: Days 38 through Easter Sunday
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 37: Protective Walls.
To Infinity
by Emilia Klimasara, MISEVI Poland | Apr 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When I recall the beginning of MISEVI Poland during the summer of 2014, the first picture that comes to my mind is this: four girls, not fully aware of what they are going to face.
Lenten Video Series: Day 37, Protective Walls
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 37: Protective Walls.
Engraving An Image (John 13:1-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
If we could video a scene catching the heart of Jesus’ message, we wouldn’t go far wrong recording something that happens during the final supper with his disciples.
After the Virus – A Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday Consciousness?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We face a choice. Will we think of ourselves as living in a Holy Saturday world or an Easter Sunday world?
Lenten Video Series: Day 36, A Teachers Love
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 36: A Teachers Love.
Live Easter at Home as a Domestic Church, Nourished by Prayer and the Word of God
by Eliezer Okonosky, CM | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Easter is approaching, and for some days we have been wondering: how will we celebrate it?
Meet with the Risen Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Apr 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is not among the dead; he has risen. It is our turn to find out how and where to meet him. Finding the tomb open, Mary Magdalen imagines the worst. So, he runs to where to meet Peter and the other disciple. Why does she think the worst? Probably because of what...