Reflections

The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”

by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.

First Aid or Long-term Solutions?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 20, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments

Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.

Experiencing The Spirit’s Descent (Acts 10: 25-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

When we meet love in our lives, we are experiencing The Spirit.

Unrecognized Experts

by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

People experiencing poverty have an expertise that can not be taught in a classroom. They know their situation from the inside. They understand many dimensions of poverty that may not occur to us.

Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”

Lenten Video Series, Day 8: No Greater Love

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Deacon Ryan Nguyen recounts how, on the night before his crucifixion, Christ prayed for joy.

Between First Aid and Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

I was personally stopped cold by this post in America Magazine A 12-step Advent examen on what it means ‘to be parish’. It hit me as expressing something between the cracks of first aid and systemic change.

Testimony that Is at once Humble and Courageous

by Ross Dizon | Dec 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, the incarnate Word, is the light that enlightens everyone. Christians prove themselves through the humble and courageous testimony they give in his behalf. This time, we have a portrait of John the Baptist giving a deposition in a court trial. That is because...

Icon of Charity: With Light in the Eyes • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič, CM

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 12, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

This is the third video of the new "400 year series," with the participation of Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM and inspired by Fr. Luigi Mezzadri. Icon of Charity: With light in the eyes. The third video of the current series of reflections presents the triptych with the...

God Pitching His Tent Among Us

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Dec 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Prophet Ezekiel and Isaiah prophesied the coming of Messiah with the beautiful image of the good shepherd. “For thus says the Lord God; I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out…I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered...

Each Person Has A Story

by Dee Mansi | Dec 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

“Each person has a story” so said my friend A. C. When I was asked to write a piece about the Vincentian charism in action, I was still trying to decide what to do when I went to Mass at Sacred Heart Parish, Mill Hill, London, UK. “A” is known to me as an AIC member,...

Advent and the dented coin – Taking another look

by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Taking another look is particularly relevant during Advent. We journey toward the birth of Jesus.

The Pope Video • For The Elderly – December 2017

by Elizabeth Astridge | Dec 9, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections

This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Elderly -- Let us keep in mind our elders, so that sustained by families and institutions, may with their wisdom and experience collaborate in the education of new generations. [youtube...

Reconciliation and Vincentians

by Jim Paddon, SSVP Social Justice Chair | Dec 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

I was able to watch and listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s very sincere and humble apology to the Innu people which was followed by the equally emotional acceptance by Toby Abed of the residential school survivors. As I listened and shared a tear with these two men, I...