Reflections

Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)

by Tom McKenna, CM | November 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”

Christ the King and the “Duck Test”

by John Freund, CM | November 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”

Tasks for the Servants of Jesus

by Ross Dizon | November 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32

by Famvin Media Resources | November 28, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

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

A Vincentian View: “Becoming a Mother”

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

This Christmastime has had a special character for me. Watching each of my nieces with her child has been an education.

Homage to the King of the Jews and of All Nations

by Ross Dizon | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Prince of peace and sovereignty rests on his shoulders. We get to him, so we may do him homage, by the...

Pope Francis – Mothers Keep Things Together!

by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

“The scandal of the manger” – A New Year’s “mindwalk” using the words of Pope Francis.

A Canadian View: A Spring Renewal

by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.

Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Preparing for this Sunday, which is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, I came across a description of the things a shepherd in Jesus’ time would do to care for his — or her — sheep.

What is the largest conversation in the world?

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Does the Guinness Book of Records have an award for the largest and longest conversation in the world? If it did, it would probably single out Pope Francis as the most significant discussion leader ever.

Splendor of Christ on the Cross

by Ross Dizon | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Hanging on the cross, Jesus is clothed with the splendor of self-emptying love. He thus is the source of blessings. Jesus was deeply troubled as he told his disciples that one of them would betray him. This and the thought that he would soon suffer and die must have...

Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 2

by Famvin Media Resources | May 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

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

Renewal for Our Call to Misison

by MISEVI International | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.

Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was taken from the Canticle of St. Francis Assisi, in which he compared the world as a common home, where the Mother Earth sustains and governs us with...