We are all on a journey and our journeys have a pattern and overlap more than we realize. We are all on a journey to a “final frontier.”
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by Tom Hoopes | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
June 24 is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, coming exactly half a year from Christmas. Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
by John Freund, CM | June 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We are all on a journey and our journeys have a pattern and overlap more than we realize. We are all on a journey to a “final frontier.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Our liturgical year has again arrived at its longest season. After the preparation of Advent draws us into the joyful celebration of Christmas, we move to “ordinary time” until Lent leads us into the Easter Season and Pentecost.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
My parents were dreamers. Their dreams kept them going.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 11: Emmaus Walk.
by .famvin | Mar 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A new series that explores and develops the themes that Father Barquin highlights in his extensive work, Vincentian Elements in Evangelii Gaudium.
by Dee Mansi | Mar 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
“There” was with Saints Vincent and Louise. “Here” in Kitale, the social workers and support staff collaborate with Sr Winnie’s strategic plan
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 10: Someone Who Cares.
by .famvin | Mar 7, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catholics in China.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 9: Conversion.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What lessons can we learn from March Madness? What is the goal of Lent – giving things up or waking up?
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 8: Just Like Us.