Reflections

The Visitation as “Paying it forward”

by John Freund, CM | December 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In her visitation journey to Elizabeth, Mary was simply “paying her gift forward” by offering her elderly cousin much welcomed assistance.

Manifestations, Revelations, Apparitions

by Ross Reyes Dizon | December 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the best and the fullest of God’s manifestations to us humans. It is enough to see and know him to see and know God. The word “epiphany” comes Greek and means “manifestation,” “revelation,” “apparition.” And there are manifestations and manifestations. ...

Three Epiphany Words (Mt 2:1-12; Is 60:1-6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | December 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments

This thread of “Stop, Look and Go” winds through the words and actions of this Feast of Epiphany.

From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back

by John Freund, CM | December 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.

If Cathedrals Could Speak… Would We Listen?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The TV coverage of the Queen’s funeral allowed us to see the inside of Westminster Abbey from many angles. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.

The Pope Video • For the Abolition of the Death Penalty

by .famvin | Sep 29, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Abolition of the Death Penalty.

A Vincentian View: Kindred Spirits

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?

Remembering To Listen

by .famvin | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

“…with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen.” – St. Catherine Labouré

Civic Virtues, Civil Dialogue and Vincentian Goals

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

If civic dialogue about the needs of the poor and marginalized is going to move forward, Virtues can point the way.

Send the Elevator Back Down

by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Is sending the elevator back down enough? Thoughts on accompaniment.

The Gift of Vulnerability: Everyone Has a Story

by Humberto Camarena, CVV 14 | Jul 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Everyone has a story that will break your heart. And, if you’re really paying attention, most people have a story that will bring you to your knees.

A Canadian View: The Guaranteed Basic Income

by Jim Paddon | Jul 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

What is a guaranteed basic income? How does it work and how can it help those living in poverty? The concept of providing a guaranteed basic income to all who qualify is an idea that has been around for some time but is a topic that is currently enjoying a higher...

A Vincentian View: Be Radical

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Elizabeth and Zechariah are willing to think “outside the box”, and give a new name to this extraordinary gift which comes into their midst.

Where’s the piccolo?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Systemic change does not just happen. It takes the collaboration of many people with different gifts. Each of us has a role in the chorus.

Repent and Believe in the Gospel

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, though without sin, embodies what it means to repent. He calls us to preach repentance and become the visible and effective sign of what we preach. Jesus begins his public ministry, proclaiming: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the...

Parish Becomes Intercultural

by Sr. Tracy Kemme | Jul 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

4,800 miles. That's how far our Guatemalan parishioners traveled from their villages to get to Cincinnati. Each of those miles meant stepping further away from their families and homeland, and closer to an uncertain future in a strange country. And yet they kept...

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