Reflections

The Gift and Challenge of Vincentian Imagination

by John Freund, CM | September 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!

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.

Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.

New Wineskins Today

by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

This past weekend I experienced a bit of what is sometimes called an “earworm.” Some use this as shorthand for not...

Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the...

Prince of Peace

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

Celebrating Christmas is welcoming the Prince of Peace in our midst.

Making a List and Checking it Twice … Mindful of the Homeless

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

I must admit I never thought much about checking my Christmas list for gifts for the homeless. Now I can’t get that question out of my head.

“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 Reyes 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...

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