Reflections

When You Turn the Miraculous Medal Over…

by Rev. Carl Pieber, CM, Sub-Director General, Miraculous Medal Association | November 7, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The front of the medal already proclaims the omnipotent power of Mary…BUT TURN THE MEDAL OVER, and the power of all of Salvation is made present.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)

by René Stockman | November 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.

Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men

by John Freund, CM | November 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.

A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing

by Jim Paddon | November 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.

Me-ism In Our World … and Church

by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Me-ism! A lens to understand our world, church… and the three year “synodal process” beginning October 2021.

Rumors, No; Intimate Knowledge, Yes

by Ross Dizon | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed. To know and confess him so is to go beyond rumors; it is to live and...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? X

by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

What is a disciple of Vincent called to be?

COVIVO: #IamVincent

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

COVIVO community member Erin Kennedy offers a reflection called "Offering Bread" I think I can safely say that my year as a Colorado Vincentian Volunteer ( COVIVO ) has shaped almost every facet of my life. Even still, 3 ½ years after my volunteer year ended, I find...

St. Louise and the tax collector in the back of the room

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

One of the famous Gospel characters is the publican, the tax collector in the back of the room. Jesus portrays him as the ideal worshipper, the best kind of pray-er. He knows how to come before God; he does it right. Not full of himself, not holding up accomplishments...

Prayer, mission, evangelization

by Ross Dizon | Feb 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

A man of prayer, Jesus is capable of everything, of living the hard truth even that there is no glorification without crucifixion. Jesus is devoted to prayer. He is, according to St. Vincent de Paul, “a man of the greatest prayer” (SV.FR IX:415). Or, as Father Robert...

Getting to Know Jesus

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Part of the Lenten journey is getting to know Jesus. Vincentians need to get to know our Jesus. He's the Jesus of Paul and the Jesus of Luke. He's a Jesus profoundly influenced by 17th century religious thought. He is Jesus crucified, and present to us in the poor....

Feel God’s Touch

by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Feel God’s Touch – Mercy, the Key to God’s Heart - Live Lent Intensely - Silence is Golden Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Feel God’s Touch – God’s hand is always on us. Sometimes we don’t see or feel His presence, sometimes we do not...

Facing Mercy

by Michael Whalen, CM | Feb 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Facing Mercy: In the Reign of God’s Mercy There Are No Anonymous Faces in Crowds Writers often acknowledge the importance of opening words and lines. Images grab; words beckon; tones compel; and even official church documents capitalize on this dynamic. Church...

Resource links for Lenten Letter

by Tomasz Zieliński | Feb 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Now available...the Lenten Letter to the Vincentian Family in eBook and other various formats. Click the image to download the version you wish to use: eBook PDF Scribd

A Vincentian challenged by Pope’s visit to Mexico

by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

I must admit I am challenged by Pope Francis' visit to Mexico. Why? Because he is shining a light on the margins. "Pope Francis will visit some of the most marginalized communities in Mexico and seek to bring hope to a country suffering from crime, corruption and...