Reflections

The Empty Tomb: Seeking the Resurrected Christ with Mary Magdalene and Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Lisa Lickona | April 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

With St. Mary Magdalene, let us accept Christ’s ‘Do not touch me’ with the certainty that His words give us a new mission, and a new way to be with Him, just as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton met the hardships of her life with renewed faith and strength.

Mary’s Experience of Her Son’s Resurrection

by John Freund, CM | April 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

“How was your Easter?” How many times have you said that recently? Usually, it leads to a lively conversation about family gatherings, etc.

Black Catholics and Racial Injustice

by Joseph P. Foley, C.M. | April 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As North American social justice advocates from various branches of the Vincentian Family we have continually addressed the situation of people disadvantaged by racial injustice.

Can one word change the world? Yes!

by John Freund, CM | April 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Today I would like to explore the “annunciation” of the greatest change in human thinking. Mary’s yes changed HER world … and OUR world!

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Catholic Social Teaching

by .famvin | Dec 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.

The Pope Video • For volunteer not-for-profit organizations

by .famvin | Dec 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations.

Your Mission As God’s Storyteller

by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Some have a natural gift for telling stories. Few of us think of ourselves as gifted storytellers.

Change, Change, Change!

by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Serving in an era of unprecedented change: Things are Changing, Changing, Changing… In your world. Everywhere around you.

Out of Cycle, the Usual, the Customary

by Ross Dizon | Dec 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In the person of Jesus is revealed that God’s love prevails in the end (Advent 2002). Christians, then, cannot but break out of the cycle of hopelessness. For those who have a cyclical view of time, events simply come back. Nothing new comes out of the cycle. No new...

Vincentian Prayer Images: It Took Courage For Mary To Say Yes!

by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

It took courage for Mary to say Yes!

Passionate and Enthusiastic About Vincentian Ministry

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Dec 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The one reality that I believe all would affirm is the following: we are passionate about the Vincentian ministry and enthusiastic about this ministry that was divinely inspired.

Advent: A Time of Preparation, Hope and Joy

by Alexandre Nahass Franco, CM | Dec 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The season of Advent is characterized by three words: preparation, hope, and joy.

The Streets as Home: A One Way Street?

by Bianca Aline Salamanca | Dec 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

With the passing of the years, the process of urbanization has expanded and as a result, the social problems have become more heightened and intense.

The Hospice De San Jose’s Journey With The Homeless Peoples Of Metro Manila

by Sr. Maria Socorro Pilar G. Evidente, DC | Nov 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

About Hospicio de San Jose, the first charitable institution in the Philippines, and its work for the homeless of Manila.

Thanksgiving – Apparition Reported in Miraculous Medal Shrine

by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I never thought I would experience an apparition!

A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two

by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”