Reflections

The Declaration of Independence – Read It Recently?

by John Freund, CM | July 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 4 Comments

I confess Almost 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress set in motion a major systemic change for the United States of America… also the whole world. We know it as “The Declaration of Independence.” I confess that until last year I had not read...

Why Do Homeless People Have Cell Phones?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | July 2, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 2 Comments

Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: #1 – Our Elders are Important

by Javier F. Chento | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Our elders are important: not only because we are what we are thanks to their work in the past, but because they are the most precious thing we have in our families and our society.

In The Details (Mt 10: 26-33)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

When searching for a story’s heart, sometimes a seemingly insignificant detail turns out to be key.

Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.