Reflections
Homeless Persons and “Listening”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | November 18, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments
We all know Pope Francis is advocating for “listening church.” How might listening apply in our efforts with the homeless community?
Acting Out (Mark 12:38-44)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When you hear that someone is “acting out” it usually isn’t heard as a compliment.
What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
by John Freund, CM | November 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth
by Ross Dizon | November 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 8
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 26, 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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Discovering the True Simplicity of Sainthood with St. Mary Magdalene and Mother Seton
by Anna O'Neil | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.
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Do You Have Memories of Your Grandparents?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents. Yet I know more about my great grandparents than just about anyone reading these words.
Vincentian Role Models for a Systemic Change Approach
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.
Helpless, Wounded, Not Knowledgeable, but Chosen
by Ross Dizon | Sep 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus saves and shelters those who are helpless as are children. He puts his arms around them, heals them and feeds them with his body and blood. For the second time, Jesus announces to his disciples his passion, death and resurrection. And no one among them dares...
Signs Vincent’s Charism Is Alive and Well Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“The health of the charism is seen in its vitality wherever it is received, nurtured and made operative. For many religious institutes today, this is happening more and more among the laity who are associates.”
Charism is the Core of our Lives: #VincentianMonth is Every Month
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Living simply, caring for our planet and conserving resources, … are just a few of the ways we continue to live out the charism.
A Canadian View: RESPECT
by Jim Paddon | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We were all saddened by the news of the death of Aretha Franklin, who was much more than a singer. She was a civil rights activist and a symbol of all that is good in America. In reading more about her life “off stage” one cannot help but have great respect for this...
A Life Time of Answering
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
A Life Time of Answering (Mark 8:27-30) People have wondered about the surprising, almost jarring response Jesus makes to Peter right after this apostle gives the exact right answer to the question, “Who do you say I am?” His reply, “You are the Christ.” But Jesus...
Someone’s Drowning! What Would You Do?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
If you see someone drowning in a river, what would you do? Would you try to save the person by jumping in? Would you call 911? Many of us would be wiser to call 911 rather than jumping in ourselves. This could lead to forcing emergency personnel to cope with two...
Hostility Between the Serpent and Human Beings
by Ross Dizon | Sep 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Christ. His mission is to bring the Good News to the poor. He does not turn back in the face of hostility. After the disciples’ spokesman’s right confession that Jesus is the Christ, the latter warns them not to tell anyone about him. That’s because he...
Guided Through Many of Life’s Important Decisions #VincentiansofWherever
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Active in her Catholic parish community, Jonna uses her faith to help guide her through many of life’s important decisions, like her internship.