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Reflections
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 23, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
Playing Favorites? (James 2:1-5)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I knew a close-knit family of 5 personable children, and as they got older, they would kid their mother about having a favorite.
Catechetical Sunday – Beyond Prepping For a “Regents Exam”
by John Freund, CM | September 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
This reflection started out as a reflection on Catechetical Sunday but wandered off into a reflection on the mind of Christ. I finally came full circle and thought of catechesis as helping someone put on the mind of Christ.
Zealous for the House, the Kingdom, of God
by Ross Dizon | September 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Questioning God’s First Question
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Do you remember God’s first question? It’s one parents often ask their children. But it is also one that has many meanings according to the context.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (Rev. 22: 16; Jn 17: 20-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The word Glory shows up frequently in the Scriptures, all those praises of God’s Glory and in particular Jesus’ petitions to His Father asking to give the disciples (and all of us) the Glory that the Father has given Him.
COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #2
by Colorado Vincentian Volunteers | May 17, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers had the pleasure of hosting The Blind Café Experience for about 70 of our incredible #CVVAlum and current volunteers. It was a powerful evening of dinner in the dark, rich conversation, an active music listening experience, and of course, lots of companionship.
A Vincentian View: In-Between Times
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian View: In-Between Times We sometimes refer to that period which is sandwiched between two events as an “in-between” time. The occurrences which flank this interval often provide its character and purpose. The unifying force of the interlude draws the two...
Jesus Promised the Disciples the Explosive Power of “Dynamite”
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The word “power” that Jesus used when He told His disciples, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” has the same Greek root as the English word “dynamite.”
Anointing with the Holy Spirit and Mission
by Ross Dizon | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus breathes on us. Anointing us so with the Holy Spirit, he sends us to work with him in the evangelization of the poor. The risen Jesus stands in the midst of his disciples. Never mind that it is dark and the disciples bolted the doors. First, he...
Future of Marthas is ‘hope-filled’
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Joanne O’Regan met her first ‘Martha’ in the late 1990s. “I remember thinking, ‘I like the way they are in the world,’” she said Wednesday of her first impression of the Antigonish-based Sisters of St. Martha. Though raised a Roman Catholic in Toronto, O’Regan hadn’t...
A Source of Vincentian Reflection on Pentecost
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As I was thinking Pentecost thoughts I focused on the passage in Acts. 'It will come to pass in the last days,' God says, 'that I will pour out a portion of my spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your...
A Canadian View: Indigenous Peoples in Canada
by Jim Paddon | May 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Indigenous peoples in Canada include aboriginal First nations peoples living on reserve and in urban locations as well as Inuit, and Metis. The history of relations between Indigenous people and Canadian governments and churches is not a good one, with most actions...
On Pruning Vines
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
On Pruning Vines (John 15) In his letter to the Church in Rome, St. Paul asserts, “All things work together unto good for those who love God.” (Rom. 8:28) No matter what kinds of things happen, both good and indeed bad, good will rise on the other side of it. It’s a...
From Awed Followers to Courageous Missioners – Getting Practical
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
On Pentecost, they received the gift of God’s Spirit and they realized they had a mission to accomplish. Pentecost changed them… but not fully. As we have seen in the readings of the Acts of the Apostles they still had a lot to learn about their mission.