Reflections

New Wineskins Today

by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This past weekend I experienced a bit of what is sometimes called an “earworm.” Some use this as shorthand for not being able to get a tune out of one’s head. In this case, it wasn’t a tune or the lyrics of a song. I kept thinking of Jesus’ image of the “new...

Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

by Ross Dizon | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the door to be let in. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus stops where Martha and Mary live. The sisters, not like those in Samaria, play host to him. Maybe...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6

by Famvin Media Resources | July 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton

by Elizabeth Scalia | July 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.

A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?

by Jim Paddon | Feb 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.

A Vincentian View: Out of your Mind

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Has anyone ever accused you of being “out of your mind?”

Where Would You Begin?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Today I ask you to imagine where you might expect Jesus would begin his mission and who would he choose?

Lenten Video Series: Day 26, Voice of Grace

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 26: Voice of Grace

Who Will Run the Soup Kitchens?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 26, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

But with so many areas under lockdown, I suddenly realized pressing another problem I had not thought about. Who will run the soup kitchens?

Lenten Video Series: Day 25, Christmas Gifts

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 25: Christmas Gifts.

Words – and Words (John 4:5-42)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

“I hear you talking. But the question is what are you saying?”

The Pandemic and Systemic Change

by Jim Claffey | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The only certain thing these days is uncertainty. When will the pandemic end, how many lives will be lost, will life ever be the same?

Lenten Video Series: Day 24, Encounter

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 24: Encounter.

Merciful to the Utmost and Lifegiving

by Ross Dizon | Mar 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is merciful as his Father is merciful. That is why he weeps with us who face death. And he surrenders to it to bring us life to the full. Jesus hears that his friend Lazarus is ill. And right away, he shows that he stays on top of things. So, he is in no hurry...