Reflections

Going to Mary with Mother Seton and St. Catherine Labouré

by Tom Hoopes | November 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Miraculous Medal is a bestseller at religious goods stores worldwide, and has been for more than a century.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Vincentian Spirituality

by .famvin | November 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Vincentian Spirituality.

I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers

by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”

A Vincentian View: Thanks for Saving Us

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the Gospel of the day, we hear the crucified Christ ridiculed at the end of his life. Listen to the way in which each group mocks Jesus.

Salvation in Jesus

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Salvation is not just an after–death issue. Salvation is the fullness of everything which God wanted to give us in and through Jesus.

Learning From Roller Coasters

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Riding a roller coaster! One of the thrills for children is when their parents take them to a major amusement park.

A Vincentian View: The Spirit and Mary

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Our New Testament offers two particular contexts when the Holy Spirit filled the Blessed Mother. Of course, we can truly maintain that Mary always experienced this aspect of God’s presence, but two occurrences stand forth.

Laudato Si – A Call To Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?

Illusions about Our Lord Jesus Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord. Those who truly know him do not have illusions about him. The Teacher gives the Twelve full disclosure. For he does not want them to have illusions about how much it costs to be an apostle. After all, this is what calling...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Recognizing the Frederics In Our Midst

by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Do we recognize this generation’s Frederic and friends in our midst today?

Diaries of a Vincentian: The Passage

by Dee Mansi | Jun 21, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

There’s much I have experienced about human nature as a school principal, inspector and lecturer, so surely I couldn’t be fazed by anything.

Father’s Day and the Fatherhood of God

by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

It’s common for people to perceive God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. I experienced my father as loving.

A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter

by Jim Paddon | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.

Now, More Than Ever, Housing Is Health Care

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Homelessness is “a pre-existing condition” for the vulnerable homeless population. This insight … even if not surprising… raises a challenging question.