Reflections

Inside The Fold (John 10:1-10)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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 | 0 Comments

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 | 0 Comments

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 | 1 Comment

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

Prayer Visuals (I Kings: 19; Matthew: 14)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

The Scriptures are filled with striking visuals for our lives of faith, and in particular for our lives of prayer. One...

Memories Keep Relationships Alive

by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

In this Vincentian Mindwalk I invite you to explore some of the ways our memories help us understand Jesus asking us to “do this in memory of me.”

All Things to All so as to Save All

by Ross Dizon | Aug 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the Teacher who shows us by words and by works what it means to become all things to all for the sake of God’s kingdom.

The Pope Video • An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle

by .famvin | Sep 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle.

Which Labor Day Are You Celebrating?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Is Labor Day the last hurrah of summer? The weekend to catch supposedly fantastic sales? A recognition of the dignity of work? It is all that and more!

A Vincentian View: A Simple Man

by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

I would love to have people describe me as “a simple man.”

Mark’s Gospel – Coping With a New Normal

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mark, as any good pastor would, uses Jesus stories circulating in oral tradition to help a community understand how the gospel is “good news”… even in the face of catastrophe and persecution.

Gestures and Words That Heal and Proclaim

by Ross Dizon | Aug 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus opens our ears and makes loose the strings of our tongues. He enables us to make gestures that heal and speak words that proclaim God’s kingdom. Amazing magic for the sake of a deaf and mute in a place where pagans live? If this is what Jesus’ gestures make us...

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? IX

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