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Reflections
From Matthew 25 to St. Vincent • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | August 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Zooming our way into a digital world?
by John Freund, CM | August 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the American literary classic, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep in the Catskill Mountains and woke up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.
From Deep Within (Romans 8:26-7)
by Tom McKenna, CM | August 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There’s a way of looking at our religion as a series of truths to be acknowledged and then followed out.
Praying the Our Father With New Ears
by John Freund, CM | August 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Many years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Vatican Museum of Modern Art with an accomplished artist. I thought I knew it well.
Street-level Encounters – a Parable
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Do we look people in the eye? We certainly look some people in the eye… especially when we are in a loving relationship with them.
A Vincentian View: Saints and Souls
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Each of the days that introduce the month of November—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day—brings a different word to my mind.
Lenten Video Series, Day 37: All Things New
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
But what does it really mean to “give something up” or “offer something up” to the Lord?
A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that held the cross on which he would die. The Triduum draws us to the foot of the cross. Easter leads us away to the new life won on the cross. An empty...
Is anybody listening?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Lenten Video Series, Day 36: Encounter
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Nick Tonnesen discusses his encounters with the homeless and how the sacrifices made to work for others provide the most fulfilling experiences.
Live and Die as Jesus Christ Did
by Ross Dizon | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The risen Jesus is at God’s right hand and intercedes for us. His love enables us to live and die as he did. There are in the New Testament paradoxical teachings. These ideas, for instance, strike us as odd: to die is to live, loss is gain, to serve is to rule,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVIII
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Lenten Video Series, Day 35: Have Your Way
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Hardships and unwanted sacrifices will not cease, but you will learn how to overcome them.
The Pope Video • For Health Care Workers
by .famvin | Apr 10, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Health Care Workers.
Lenten Video Series, Day 34: The Big Picture
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Apr 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Faith played an enormous role in the building of America. Our ancestors made enormous sacrifices for us to be here today. Patrick Shea believes we’re all here for a reason, and we need to set ourselves on a righteous path.