Reflections

MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission

by Mary Frances Jaster | June 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.

On the Winds of Pentecost with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Elisabeth Scalia | June 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

At Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church through imagery of divine wind and fire. For Mother Seton—and for Catholics today—it’s within the storms and wreckage of life that grace is encountered, and new paths are revealed.

The Pope Video • For Families

by .famvin | June 4, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

Questioning God’s First Question

by John Freund, CM | June 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Do you remember God’s first question? It’s one parents often ask their children. But it is also one that has many meanings according to the context.

Higher (Matthew 5:38-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.

Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.

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?

A Canadian View: Climate Change In Canada

by Jim Paddon | Oct 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.

On Noticing (Amos 6; Lk.16:19-31)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

“Noticing” is high up on the list of how “they’ll know we are Christians” — and certainly how they’ll know we are Vincentians.

What Can an Arcade Game Teach Us About Ministry?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Whack-a-mole has become something of a metaphor for a recurring problem that one never seems to get ahead of. How do we address recurring problems?

Thankful for Healing and Salvation

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Oct 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the last revelation of divine salvation to Israel and the nations. It is right, then, that all show themselves thankful to him always and everywhere. Nine of the ten lepers that Jesus has healed do not show that they are thankful. For only a Samaritan, who...

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