Reflections

Shocking Statements!!!

by John Freund, CM | July 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”

Vanity of Vanities, All Is Vanity

by Ross Reyes Dizon | July 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is clear-headedness in person. He brings to light the vanity, the emptiness, of the life of those who love and serve money. Jesus grants and does not grant what a man who feels disinherited asks him to do. For, in the first place, the Teacher says “no.” He...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 8

by Famvin Media Resources | July 26, 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.

Discovering the True Simplicity of Sainthood with St. Mary Magdalene and Mother Seton

by Anna O'Neil | July 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.

Lent: A Time to Withdraw to be Ourselves

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus took with him Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves (Mk 9:2; Mt17:1). This...

To Follow the Pope, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Did

by Tom Hoopes | Mar 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

St. Peter is honored because despite his weaknesses, he loved and followed Jesus, and became the first pope. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also chose a difficult path, when she answered God’s call, and entered the Catholic Church.

The Pope Video • For Victims of Abuse

by .famvin | Mar 4, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Victims of Abuse.

Strength of the Weak and Fearful

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus himself is the proof that strength, becomes perfect in weakness. Christians, then, cannot but be weak, and so, strong (2 Cor 12, 9-10). Matthew, more than the other evangelists, speaks of the words of Scriptures reaching their fulfillment in Jesus. He portrays...

A Canadian View: ‘Tis the Season

by Jim Paddon | Dec 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we enjoy another Christmas season, I think we always look ahead with anticipation of a time for gift giving, seeing relatives and friends and celebrating the birth of the infant Jesus.

A Vincentian View: A Wider Holy Family

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I amused myself with the thought that the “Christmas cards” of Mary and Joseph might look like the traditional religious cards that we sometimes use.

Dickens’ Christmas Carol and Other Artistic Calls for Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.

Greatness Really Means Littleness

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Although great, Jesus becomes little for our sake. As we associate, as Jesus, with the little folks, we grasp the meaning of Christmas that greatness lies in littleness. In the beginning is the Word, the Word is with God, and is God. All things come to be through him,...

O Antiphons and Systemic Change – Day 8 – Recap

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