Reflections

How My Father taught me about “Our Father”

by John Freund, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.

Strong Resolve to Walk with Jesus

by Ross Dizon | June 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is strong in his resolve to go to Jerusalem to live his Paschal Mystery. To be his disciple means to walk with him to the end. Jesus sets out for Jerusalem. He has sent messengers ahead of him to prepare his way, as John did. On the way, the Teacher shows...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 3

by Famvin Media Resources | June 21, 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.

“Caller Unknown”… the Body of Christ

by John Freund, CM | June 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

If you own a mobile phone, it is safe to say you have gotten your share of “unknown caller” notifications.

Dreamers – Martin Luther King and Many Others

by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.

Preach the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Dizon | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 12

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Lenten Video Series: Day 8, Just Like Us

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 8: Just Like Us.

What Can We Do About Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections, Systemic change

How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.

Lenten Video Series: Day 7, Acceptance

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 7: Acceptance.

A Vincentian View: The Meaning of Work

by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Work without the opportunity to find its purpose and its contribution to creation in the service of others is work that can dehumanize.

Touch and Lift Up Those Who Are Afraid

by Ross Dizon | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is close to those who are afraid. So, he can readily touch them to set them free from all their fears and worries. Jesus takes with him Peter, James and John to go to a high mountain by themselves. And it is not that their works touch or move him to choose them....

Are You Part of the Problem?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Am I part of the problem... or part of the solution? How can I know? I recently read something attributed to Coretta Scott King, "It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.”...