Reflections
“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
by Marie A. Copeland | July 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0
by Pat Griffin, CM | July 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
Choose the One Who Chooses Us First
by Ross Dizon | July 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Lenten Video Series, Day 38: Living Saints
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Success is not measured in man’s terms, but in God’s terms.
Lenten Video Series, Day 37: All Things New
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
But what does it really mean to “give something up” or “offer something up” to the Lord?
A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that...
“His Love… Keeps Surprising us Today, Here and Now!”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
In this third reflection on the Advent letter by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, we are invited to meditate on "His Love... keeps surprising us today, here and now!" These weekly reflections, based on the letter of the Superior General, are offered with the hope that they...
Advent Mary
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A presentation for Advent prepared by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Daughters of Charity Mission: Virgin of the Miraculous Medal, Mexico-Belize
by Sister Elizabeth Sánchez, D.C., | Dec 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Elizabeth Sánchez, D.C., (Province of Mexico) has been living in St. Louis, Missouri, with the Daughters of the Province of St. Louise, USA, while learning English. She shares about her current mission in Belize, Central America. On October 24, 2013, the...
God With Us
by Maura Martin, CVV 10 | Dec 14, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent reflection, I can do that. It will be beautiful; all starlight and inspiration. I clear my plans for the evening, no record keeping, grading or lesson planning, no dishes or laundry. Inspiration needs quiet and time and putting the ‘to do’ list to the side....
Nimble in Advent
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Nimble in Advent (Is. 64; I Cor 1:3; Mk. 13:33) There’s a term I’ve heard used lately in business circles that’s practically become a buzz word. And that’s “nimble.” It refers to the quickness with which a given company can react to changes happening in the world...
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...