Reflections

A Vincentian View: Journeying Together – To Bethlehem

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

In an earlier post, I noted how the Holy Father’s summons to “synodality” attracts me. His call to “journey together” reminds me of how often I travel alone and according to my own devices. Who should be my companions on the way and what provisions should I bring? ...

Pope Francis – A Different Approach To Peace?

by John Freund, CM | January 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?

Baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire

by Ross Dizon | January 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the one the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirit. Hence, he cannot but baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, and do good. The baptized are to do the same. John the Baptist is simple and humble. He does not want to let down those he has baptized or...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIV

by John Freund, CM | January 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Missioners must live a life adapted to that of the poor.

A Vincentian View: Embracing the Truth

by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This past weekend contained the “moving-in” days at St. John’s.

Are You Looking Up… or Around You?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us today. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)

Followers of Jesus, Thinking, Wise

by Ross Dizon | Aug 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus embodies what he teaches on being thoughtful and purposeful. He asks all his followers to be so, and thus the...

A Vincentian View: A Call to Conversion

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I am struck by the way in which “the feast of the Conversion of Paul” creates a context at beginning and end with which Vincent’s bounds his remembrance.

Needed Not Needy: A Systemic Change in Perception

by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Why Changing The World’s Perception Is Critical To How We Tackle Poverty

Like Jesus in Mind, Heart and Action

by Ross Dizon | Jan 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the one whom God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent to bring glad tidings to the poor. And he wants us to be like him, bringing the Good News to the poor by the power of the Spirit. We Christians try to become like Jesus Christ. We seek to conform...