Reflections

Episcopal Message Resurfaces (Part 2)

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.

The Miraculous Medal: A Sign of Light (Video)

by Famvin Media Resources | July 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Everything started on July 18, 1830 in the chapel at Rue du Bac of the Daughters of Charity, when Mary appeared to Sister Catherine Labouré for the first time.

Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On Beach (Part 1)

by John Freund, CM | July 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The story echos one that appeared in the Washington Post earlier this year. A message in a bottle that traveled 3,200 miles helped heal a Maryland boy’s grief I knew I had to write something about the escalating violence in our culture. Then, as if discovering a...

Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)

by Tom McKenna, CM | July 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.

A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk. Of course, I know he never read it …...

Embracing the Tears and Joys of Motherhood with Mary of Nazareth and Elizabeth Ann Seton

by Danielle Bean | Feb 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Like the Blessed Mother, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s faith-filled devotion helped carry her through the pains and trials of motherhood, and can inspire us today.

Something More (Mt 5:17-37; I Cor 2:6)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Under modern-day pressures to bring the Good News to the poor, may the Vincentian Family continue to rely on that Something More.

Working For the Credibility of the Gospel During Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Saint John Paul II said to Vincentians in 1986 “ …search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long-term solutions; adaptable and effective concrete solutions. By doing so, you will work for the...

Lenten Video Series: Day 12, Road to Damascus

by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 12: Road to Damascus.

Heed Everything that Jesus Tells Us

by Ross Dizon | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus speaks with us and tells us everything. He fills those who, hungry and thirsty for a full life, heed everything that he tells them. The Samaritan woman does not expect Jesus to ask her for a drink or heed her words. But Jesus does both. For he does not look down...