One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.
Reflections
Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | March 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.
Lenten Video Series, Day 13: Cast Away
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Daughter of Charity, Sister Michelle Nguyen shares her harrowing story of her escape from Vietnam, and how her near-death sacrifice brought her closer to Christ than she ever thought possible.
A Vincentian View: Synodality and Listening
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”
Are You a “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture.”
“Our Planet is Still in the Emergency Room“
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | Dec 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish.” It is either a Climate Solidarity Pact – or a Collective Suicide Pact.”
Hope in the Darkness | Week One
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Nov 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week One: Hope in the Darkness.
A Canadian View: The Haves and the Have Nots
by Jim Paddon | Feb 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In one of Frederic’s famous speeches he warns us about the widening gap between those that have (the haves) so much and those that have very little. (the have nots).
Along The Way
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
St. Paul proclaims he came upon this “Way” through personal encounter with the light and the voice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Which Person Do You See… and What Difference Does It Make?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When we see a person in need do we see a hungry person needing a hot meal? Or do we see a discouraged person hungering for hope and a way forward?
Blissful and Woeful Far Beyond Belief
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus became poor to make us rich by his poverty. He is the firstborn among many poor brothers and sisters who trust in God and, hence, are blissful. Jesus teaches that poor people are blessed, blissful. And those, too, who are hungry, and those who are weeping. ...
The Value of Silence
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Silence lost its “right to be” in the world of noise and a multitude of unnecessary words.
The Vincentian as Educators
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We, Vincentians of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and members of other branches of the Vincentian Family, are born educators.
Breaking Down Barriers
by Fr. Stephen Monaghan, CM | Feb 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
How a first-hand visit to a Leprosy Center helps to break down barriers and reveal the humanity and the dignity of each person.
A New Voice From Ireland, United Kingdom & Europe: YOU are 1 in 4 million!
by Dee Mansi | Feb 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As 1 of 4 million members of the Vincentian Family, Dee Mansi, a new contributor on what’s going on in Ireland, UK and Europe reflects on BREXIT.
The Pope Video • Human Trafficking
by .famvin | Feb 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Human Trafficking