Reflections

A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle

by Jim Paddon | April 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).

Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.

Brimming Over (Lk 15: 1-32; 2 Corinthians 5:17-25)

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

In Luke’s 15th chapter, Jesus relates his perhaps most famous parable, aiming to open another window onto the Kingdom of God, especially its meaning for the present.

A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”

by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 5

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

Going to Mary with Mother Seton and St. Catherine Labouré

by Tom Hoopes | Nov 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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

What My Mother Taught Me About Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

My mother did not realize she was teaching me about systemic change. But she did. She taught me how to appreciate the Incarnation is the greatest systemic change in our history.

Crown of Glory, Crown of Thorns

by Ross Dizon | Oct 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus wears the crown of glory because he first wore the crown of thorns. He proves true the teaching that God lifts up the lowly. The crown of glory that will never fade awaits the faithful shepherds of God’s flock (1 Pt 5, 1-4). But it will be theirs only when the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Who Is Our Strength and Wisdom?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Who do we turn to for our strength and wisdom?

Justice Supposes Much Love

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

A famous phrase of Ozanam reveals the lines of thought of this holy and visionary man. Frederic Ozanam said that justice supposes much love.

The Dream Behind Mission Sunday

by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Mission Sunday theme – “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” certainly has strong echos of the Vincentian call to walk in the footsteps of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor!

A Vincentian View: A Too Merciful God

by Pat Griffin, CM | Oct 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Understand Jonah! He complains that the Lord is too merciful!

Jesus vs. the UN on the Eradication of Poverty

by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

October 17th marks the UN’s World Day for the Eradication of Poverty calling us to work toward overcoming poverty.

Cry out to God Always and Not Lose Heart

by Ross Dizon | Oct 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, “a man of the greatest prayer” (SV.EN IX:326), pleads with God for us always. And his blood cries out to him more loudly than that of Abel. Surely, God brings justice without delay to those who cry out with faith as Jesus. The Gospel this Sunday tells us that...

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