Reflections

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...

Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.

New Wineskins Today

by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This past weekend I experienced a bit of what is sometimes called an “earworm.” Some use this as shorthand for not being able to get a tune out of one’s head. In this case, it wasn’t a tune or the lyrics of a song. I kept thinking of Jesus’ image of the “new...

Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the door to be let in. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus stops where Martha and Mary live. The sisters, not like those in Samaria, play host to him. Maybe...

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.

A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?

by Jim Paddon | Feb 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.

Lenten Video Series: Day 27, A Soldier

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 27: A Soldier.

St. Vincent Responds to a Bishop During a Plague

by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

How did Vincent respond to a Bishop who asked for his advice in time of a plague?

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...