Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.
Reflections
Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service
by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.
A Polarized Church – Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Often, history can be boring. It seems little connected to our lives. That is unless it is our history!
A Canadian View: What are Nature’s Laws?
by Jim Paddon | May 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The laws of Indigenous Peoples around the world are often referred to as “Nature’s Laws.”
Recounting Grace (Luke 24:35)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
“They recounted how…he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”
Dreamers – Martin Luther King and Many Others
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.
Preach the Good News to the Poor
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 17, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In...
Transform and Cleanse Society
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Undoubtedly, Jesus seeks to transform society. He wants us, for instance, to share what we have with the needy and not look out only for ourselves.
Going, Welcoming, Loving And Respecting the Poor
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Aug 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In addition to going to meet those who suffer, the Vincentians must welcome the poor.
Reflection on the Assumption of Mary, with Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 11, 2019 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections
In this video, Fr. Frank Sacks, CM, reflects on the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven.
Cloistered, Conflicted or Concerned – Which Are You?
by Dee Mansi | Aug 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Hopefully, we don’t remain too cloistered that we rely on our prayers to create concrete opportunities – speaking out to advocate for the helpless!
The Pope Video • Families, Schools of Human Development
by .famvin | Aug 10, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Families, Schools of Human Development.
“Why Can’t a Woman Be More Like a Man?”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“Why can’t a woman be more like a man?” “Why can’t a man be more like a woman?” These questions have been asked for centuries …
A Canadian View: To Seek and Find
by Jim Paddon | Aug 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Do we use the opportunity to seek and find what more is needed or what more can we do for a person or family?
A Vincentian View: A New Vision
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We, too, receive the opportunity and encouragement to have a deeper vision into the person and mission of Jesus.
A Question That Built a City!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The question that built a city! “Do you love your children?” When he received an affirmative response, he said: “Let’s work together, give them a future.”