Reflections
Ready to See (Luke 3:1-6; Phil 1:9-10)
by Tom McKenna, CM | December 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
What the teacher had done was prepare him to see. She had given him a way to notice more of what was there.
Does Jesus Want Us to Build Back Better?
by John Freund, CM | December 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Visits that Are Christian, Marian, Vincentian
by Ross Dizon | December 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XI
by John Freund, CM | December 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Vincent wrote: “We are living on the patrimony of Jesus Christ, on the sweat of the poor.”
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Meal of Salvation, Meal of Judgment
by Ross Dizon | Aug 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the meal to which we are all invited, so that we may not perish but have eternal life. Do we come to it...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 11
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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Mother Seton’s ‘Certain Hope’ in Mary, Assumed Into Heaven
by Tom Hoopes | Aug 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The Church teaches that Mary’s Assumption anticipates the resurrection and is a sign of hope and comfort for us all. In her life, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton continually relied on this certain hope, in the sure knowledge of Mary’s presence in eternity, body and soul.
A Baby Changes Everything
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Having a baby is a life-changer. It bears repeating. A baby changes everything. One baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
Personally Seeing and Receiving God’s Salvation
by Ross Dizon | Dec 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the salvation of God in person. Only those who repent and renew themselves personally will see and receive God’s salvation.
Ever Wanted a Do-over?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?
A Vincentian View: Belonging to the Truth
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus invites us each day to listen to his testimony to the truth. In doing so, we recognize him as our King and choose to follow his word and his example. We belong to the truth.
Is Advent Missing In Action?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The Incredibly Shrinking Season of Advent We have incredibly shrinking airline seats, middle class, paychecks, computers, glaciers, and even, it seems, our planet. Articles have been written about each of the above. But so far, I have not come across an article on our...
Hopeful and Watching at All Times and Praying
by Ross Dizon | Nov 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The same Jesus who has gone into heaven will come back with power and great glory. Those who, hopeful, watching and praying, wait for him will never be disappointed. Jesus speaks of signs in the sun, the moon and the stars. These signs, along with the roaring of the...
What Happens to Thanks after Thanksgiving Day?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The forgetfulness of “Thanks” the day after Thanksgiving.
A Canadian View: Freedom Behind Prison Walls
by Jim Paddon | Nov 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The Province of Ontario Regional Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul started the Ozanam education fund several years ago, which provides grants to a candidate sponsored by a member conference. We have helped almost 200 candidates. One unique candidate was...
The Kingdom Interpretation
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The Kingdom Interpretation (Mk 12:44-48) To profess myself a Christian is to profess a desire – and that desire is to follow behind the Lord, Jesus Christ. Perhaps “follow behind” doesn’t quite get to the heart of it. It’s more accurately a “stepping into his...