Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7

by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 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.

Episcopal Message Resurfaces (Part 2)

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.

The Miraculous Medal: A Sign of Light (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | July 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Everything started on July 18, 1830 in the chapel at Rue du Bac of the Daughters of Charity, when Mary appeared to Sister Catherine Labouré for the first time.

Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (Part 1)

by John Freund, CM | July 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The story echos one that appeared in the Washington Post earlier this year. A message in a bottle that traveled 3,200 miles helped heal a Maryland boy’s grief I knew I had to write something about the escalating violence in our culture. Then, as if discovering a...

The Pope Video • For Parishes

by .famvin | Feb 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Parishes.

St. Blaise, Mother Seton, and Meeting Jesus in Our Physical Ailments

by Danielle Bean | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Mother Seton was no stranger to illness and suffering within her family. By her example and through St. Blaise’s intercession, we can place our family’s health in the Lord’s hands, confident that He will bind up our wounds.

Jesus Flips the Religious and Cultural Script

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus flips the script to show how different his mission was from what ordinary people expected.

Sheltering In Place When You Don’t Have a Home?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

In this time of “sheltering in place” two health care workers share their concerns for people who have no place to shelter in.

Lenten Video Series: Day 31, Forgive Me

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 31: Forgive Me.

A Vincentian View: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi

by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Did you have a chance to see Pope Francis’ “Urbi et Orbi” blessing on March 27? Faith and prayer held the center in this simple yet dramatic event.

There has got to be a better system!

by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.

Lenten Video Series: Day 30, A Second Chance

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 30: A Second Chance.

True to His Mission until Death

by Ross Dizon | Mar 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one whom God has sent to bring the Good News to the poor. He endures the cross to stay true to his mission. And he wants us to be like him. Jesus enters Jerusalem to the cheers of the crowds. They hail him “the Son of David.” They welcome him as the true...

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