Reflections

Wicked Questions Lead to Reflection on Mental Health in Service

by Julia Gerwe | May 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

My years of service have taught me the importance of asking wicked questions.

A Polarized Church – Then and Now

by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Often, history can be boring. It seems little connected to our lives. That is unless it is our history!

A Canadian View: What are Nature’s Laws?

by Jim Paddon | May 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The laws of Indigenous Peoples around the world are often referred to as “Nature’s Laws.”

Recounting Grace (Luke 24:35)

by Tom McKenna, CM | May 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

“They recounted how…he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 8

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Collaboration for Social Impact

by .famvin | Dec 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Collaboration for Social Impact.

A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections

Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.

A Vincentian View: A Wider Holy Family

by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

I amused myself with the thought that the “Christmas cards” of Mary and Joseph might look like the traditional religious cards that we sometimes use.

Dickens’ Christmas Carol and Other Artistic Calls for Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.

Greatness Really Means Littleness

by Ross Dizon | Dec 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Although great, Jesus becomes little for our sake. As we associate, as Jesus, with the little folks, we grasp the meaning of Christmas that greatness lies in littleness. In the beginning is the Word, the Word is with God, and is God. All things come to be through him,...