Reflections

Future, Past, and Present: A Science Fiction Parable

by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.

The God of Creation

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

Images for God — metaphors and visuals that catch something more fundamental and grounded than ideas for God.

Any Memories of Your Grandparents?

by John Freund, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents.

Contemplation: The Bashful Poor

by Tim Williams | July 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Effective Conferences, our manual explains, are “reachable.” [Manual, 26] While most Conferences make every effort to ensure that their phone number, along with perhaps a website and email address, are well-publicized and...

Learning from Our Children and Our Parents • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | Apr 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an...

The Pope Video • For the Role of Women

by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.

Eucharistic Gift – Wrapped In a Story

by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 25

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.

On Doves and Serpents • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Oct 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

"In actual practice this virtue is about choosing the right way to do things. We should make it a sacred principle, then, admitting of no exceptions, that since we are working for God we will always choose God-related ways for carrying out our work, and see and judge...

Missing the Point!

by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. I have, more times than I care to admit, been the one who missed the point.

A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach

by Jim Paddon | Oct 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.

More Than (Matthew 20:1-16)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s an ancient (1964!) song entitled “More Than”– More than the greatest love the world has known/ this is the love I give to you alone.”

Putting Newest Cardinals in Their Place

by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In speaking to the newest group of Cardinals, Pope Francis reminds them … and us… of an often-ignored passage from the Acts of the Apostles.

Dare the Wise and Learned to Be Truthful

by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be truthful. Jesus does not fail to dare the wise and the learned to choose the good that they learn and receive. That is to say, he asks them to act as...