Reflections

A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle

by Jim Paddon | April 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).

Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.

Brimming Over (Lk 15: 1-32; 2 Corinthians 5:17-25)

by Tom McKenna, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

In Luke’s 15th chapter, Jesus relates his perhaps most famous parable, aiming to open another window onto the Kingdom of God, especially its meaning for the present.

A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”

by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.

How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.

Contemplate the Baby Lying in the Manger

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Savior, Messiah and Lord. To know and accept him, we first have to contemplate the baby lying in the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

The Heart of a Missionary Disciple

by Sr. Neghesti Michael, DC | May 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

The theme of the last assembly of MISEVI in Salamanca was Disciples and Missionaries. On that occasion Father Hugh O’Donnell gave us a wonderful reflection that we need to deepen more and more.

Being Easter People in a Good Friday/Holy Saturday World

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

In a Good Friday/Holy Saturday world have you ever prayed the “Stations of the Resurrection”?

Esche’s Story: “I Lost Hope to Live”

by Javier F. Chento | May 2, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections

A story of a woman named Esche and what she had to do to barely live from day to day.

A Vincentian View: Christ is Alive

by Pat Griffin, CM | May 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, Christus Vivit (“Christ is Alive”), was released on March 25th of this year.

Together as Followers of Jesus Christ

by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus gives us the perfect example of love. He wants us, who call him ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ to do together also what he has done for us. Together are some followers of Jesus. They are less than twelve. The group, then, is not meant to represent Israel with its...

Reacting to New Ways of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

I don’t think I ever really appreciated how much of a radical change in thinking observant Jews were asked to make regarding their deeply held identity and beliefs. The Acts of the Apostles reveal the struggles to understand and accept a new way of thinking and living. It did not happen all at once.

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