Reflections

A Greater Love: Facing Lent with Mother Seton and Saint Scholastica

by Lisa Lickona | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

As Lent approaches, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Scholastica remind us to examine our hearts and prioritize and cultivate a fervent desire for God.

A Vincentian View: The Eucharist and Vatican II

by Pat Griffin, CM | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Each year I select a theme that gives direction to one/some of the programs that I organize at St. John’s University.

Perfect as Our Father in Heaven

by Ross Dizon | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, who is in the bosom of the Father and knows him up close, shows us the divine face. He wants us to be perfect as our Father. It is quite clear what it means to be perfect as our Father in heaven: to go beyond what the law and the prophets command and forbid. ...

Connecting Dots: Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | February 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.

Incarnation

by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | Jul 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There is an interesting story of an atheist who considered faith in the incarnation of Jesus as absurd. On a Christmas...

What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ

by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.

Paradoxes: Signs of the New Creation

by Ross Dizon | Jun 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus brings in the new creation. The paradoxes that he lives and teaches let us know what the new creation means....

Lenten Video Series: Day 18, Love God First

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 18: Love God First.

Crucified Jesus: Despair and Hope; Death and Life

by Ross Dizon | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, crucified for the wicked is the best proof that God loves us (Rom 5, 8). It is enough for us to gaze on him to believe and live forever. It seems odd to me that the serpent that brings death is the sign of healing (Num 21, 4-9). But Jesus goes along with the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Visit the Imprisoned

by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus was in prison. How many innocent persons suffer unjust condemnation or maltreatment in the name of justice or expediency?

Lenten Video Series: Day 17, Prayer Parachute

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 17: Prayer Parachute.

In Search of Dignity

by Bill Hurley | Mar 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

We as human beings, throughout the world, are faced with a problem that should be causing each of us to search inside ourselves and ask “am I responsible for someone’s loss of dignity?”