Reflections
Lenten Video Series, Day 32: Chance of a Lifetime
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
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.
Where Do “Thanks” Go After Thanksgiving Day?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.
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An Advent Journey With St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Introduction
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.
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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...
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!
Reflections on Dangers of Clericalism in the Church
by Louis Arceneaux, CM | Oct 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Clericalism leads to many dangers in the Church and in the lives of all people, clergy and laity.
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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking On Holy Ground
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Can we name and give thanks for the individuals who walked before us?
The Paths of Charity
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Oct 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Charity is one of the three theological virtues (besides faith, through which we know God, and hope, through which we fully trust in God).
The First Vincentian Woman Priest of the Anglican Sisters of Charity
by Dee Mansi | Oct 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Dee Mansi shares her thoughts on women’s involvement in Church leadership after celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Sisters of Charity – a branch of the Vincentian Family.
Eight Things – Pope Francis, the Poor, Laudato Si
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Pope, Reflections
Have I ever thought about the impact of climate change on those who will bear the first effects and brunt of changes?