Articles in Reflections

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History X

by John Freund, CM | December 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Vincent was convinced that the poor exist because society is badly organized and the wealth badly distributed.

Called to Evangelize and To Be Evangelized

by Mary Pimmel-Freeman, Director of Vincentian Service Corps | December 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Attention to the realities of present-day society, especially to the factors that cause an unequal distribution of the world’s goods, so that we can better carry out our prophetic task of evangelization.

Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope

by .famvin | December 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

The Pope Video • Catechists

by .famvin | December 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catechists.

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XI

by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

St. Vincent continues to invite us to “step into the current”.

Is Afghanistan A Place Far Away?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Did a question ever lead you to think more deeply? Frederic Ozanam did … and sought help to understand it at a deeper level.

The Word (Deut 4: 1-8; Jas 1:17-27)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I remember a heated conversation between a man who was promising something to a woman, and the woman to whom the promise was being made. It ended with her exasperated response, “Those are just words.”

Digging Deeper – Attitudes Towards the Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

The results of an extensive study commissioned by the Invisible People website either may surprise you, or confirm what you have suspected.

Lenten Video Series: Day 31, Patience in Prayer

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 31: Patience in Prayer.

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

All of us have heard the phrase, “living in the past.” Usually it has a negative ring – – somebody missing out on the good things happening now because he or she lives on memories of a bygone day.

I am doing something new!

by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

For a variety of reasons, we sometimes can not see what is right before our eyes.

Lenten Video Series: Day 30, I Can Change Myself

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 30: I Can Change Myself.

Hosannas that Cry Out for Sense and Truthfulness

by Ross Dizon | Mar 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the awaited Messiah from king David’s lineage. That is why, as he enters Jerusalem, the crowds cheer him with hosannas. Jesus does not turn down the hosannas of the crowds, which shows that he is quite aware that he is the Messiah. He shows no inferiority...