We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.

by Pat Griffin, CM | June 18, 2025 | Reflections | 1 Comment
This year’s observance of a “Jubilee of Hope,” our recent celebration of Pentecost, and last week’s memorial for St. Barnabas all tend in the same direction for me.
by John Freund, CM | June 18, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
I never liked preaching on the Trinity. Few priests would place it at the top of their list of topics they like to preach about. All that changed as I realized I was asking the wrong question about the Trinity.
by .famvin | June 17, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
Blessed Frédéric emphasized humility, simplicity, and religious motivation as essential to the Society’s mission, warning against pride, bureaucracy, and a focus on efficiency over spirit. He urged that all credit be given to God, encouraging service modeled on Christ and respect for other charitable efforts without comparison or competition.
by Ross Reyes Dizon | June 17, 2025 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Aug 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus gives us his flesh to eat and his blood to drink. To eat his flesh and to drink his blood means to have life and to live forever.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and see about him. The Savior of the world shows he is as though no one and nothing as just a child (SV.EN VI:170). A baby, yes, like other babies that...
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.
by Danielle Bean | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Did you know Pope Francis has Twitter accounts in nine languages and almost 53 million followers?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In this season, as we prepare for the birth of Christ, I am reminded of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.
by Lisa Lickona | Dec 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.
by Emily Stimpson Chapman | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?