Reflections

Undervalued Gift

by John Freund, CM | April 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.

Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”

Doubting Thomas – the Fact-checker

by John Freund, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.

Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection

by Tim Williams | April 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To offer the benefit of the doubt is to assume the best of somebody even when you are uncertain of the truth. Is this not what we are called to do in our encounters with the neighbor? Thomas, we are told in John’s gospel,...

Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.

A Vincentian View: The Transfiguration – Listen

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

For the last years, I do not think that I have meditated on any theme more often that listening. Most recently, the line that ends the story of the Transfiguration has attracted me.

A Transforming Surprise – Encounter With Jesus

by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 29

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

MISEVI in Spain

by Idoia Makazaga | Nov 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In September, Idoia Makazaga, the President of MISEVI Spain, shared the following information about the activities of MISEVI Spain.

Preaching with Simplicity • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"How did the Apostles preach? Very plainly, simply, and familiarly. That’s our style of preaching, too: plainly and familiarly in ordinary language. To preach like an Apostle, Messieurs, that is to preach well and in a helpful way, you have to approach it with...

Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News

by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.

A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?

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

I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.

Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.

Unfinished Family Business?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?

Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...