Reflections

On Practice of the Vincentian Virtues • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | October 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

"We should follow, as far as possible, all the gospel teaching already mentioned, since it is so holy and very practical. But some of it, in fact, has more application to us, particularly when it emphasizes simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal for...

What was your mother’s special recipe?

by John Freund, CM | October 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.

Where Do You Fit In Now?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment

How do you further conversations with people who have different starting points and live in other categories than your own?

Reflect the Creator and Owner of All

by Ross Dizon | October 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the image of the God whom no one has ever seen. Hence, he cannot but reflect God who is merciful, kind, and faithful. No doubt, we Christians want to reflect Jesus. And we believe, of course, that to reflect him means to reflect also the very God whose...

Firewood for the Soul: This Love we Speak of

by Samantha Hill | Jan 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

On the Edge of a Heart Attack • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Jan 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

"The souls of poor persons have the image of God imprinted upon them, and therefore we're bound to honor the Blessed...

An 8-year-old Jesus Figure

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections

We all know the story of a young Jesus who amazed the learned rabbis in the temple.

Jesus – An Obnoxious Guest

by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Just imagine! You spent a lot of time, money, and energy in preparing a dinner party… perhaps a wedding or a birthday.

Video: Mary’s Birthday

by Miraculous Medal Shrine | Sep 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

On September 8, we celebrate the Blessed Mother’s birthday.

Prioritizing (Lk 14: 25-9)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

There are hardly any words in all the gospels more blunt than the stark ones Jesus proclaims in Luke’s 14th chapter.

How Many of Us Have Reimagined Labor Day?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I am willing to bet that most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer or a day of supposed “fantastic sales.”

Bother Those of Strict Observance

by Ross Dizon | Sep 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus shows us God who is rich in mercy. He welcomes sinners and eats with them. This does bother not a few folks. Maybe the Pharisees and the scribes think Jesus likes to bother them since they are the guardians of the law. For he stands up to them when they tell...