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Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXI
by John Freund, CM | February 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice
by Jaime L. Waters | February 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
by John Freund, CM | February 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.
Homeless People with Cell Phones?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 17, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
Marks on All of Our Hearts
by MISEVI Slovakia | Nov 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In August, the traditional weekly suburban children’s camp was held in Stara Boleslav in the Czech Republic.
The Pope Video • For Children Who Suffer
by .famvin | Nov 5, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Children Who Suffer.
A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of Widows
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
One can easily discern the thinking of the authors of the Lectionary in bringing together the two stories which were proclaimed on this past Sunday. We heard two tales about widows and unmatched generosity. I cannot help but to be drawn to Jesus’ telling...
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
Good News of Jesus in a World of Bad News
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus embodies the Good News that he brings to those who live in a world of bad news. He expects Christians to do likewise Sadly, women, children and those with disabilities often do not count. But the good news is that Jesus protects women against heartless and...
The Pope Video • In the Service of Peace
by Elizabeth Astridge | Nov 10, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray together that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. Pope Francis – November 2018 We all want peace. It is desired above all by...
A Canadian View: Crime and Us
by Jim Paddon | Nov 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I have often wondered why our prison system in Canada is called Corrections Canada when there seems to be little evidence of trying to re-habilitate prisoners while they serve their sentence. It would be too simple to compare our system with that of the USA where the...
Testifying
by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Testifying (Luke 9:1-2) Reading Luke’s account of the disciples being sent out, I put myself in the shoes of one of those 70 individuals directed to go forth and proclaim the Good News that in Jesus, God’s forgiving compassion is drawing near. How would I feel...
Everyone Knows How to Listen! … Really?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The task of listeners is not to impose their ideas on the young. It is to help the young see the presence of the Spirit in their hearts and lives.
Surrender Freely, Joyfully, Holding Back Nothing
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Trusting in his Father, Jesus musters the courage to surrender for us everything he has and all that he is. To belong to him and to his kingdom entails such trusting surrender. Jesus praises the intelligence of the scribe who has asked, “Which is the first of all the...
The Heroes In Our Lives – The Saints Next Door
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
“All the Saints” can never be limited to those who have fully graduated. As the entire New Testament does, we must apply the word “saints” to all of us who are in kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, college, and doing graduate studies..