An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
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by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the modern age, it is so easy to become wrapped up in a virtual social world, sliding into sin and temptation. Peter Land tells us that sacrificing this world, even if it seems significant, is nothing in comparison to the life that you will gain in return.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Pat Gillen had a transformative experience in his jail cell. He realized that he was given a chance to make things right.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Success is not measured in man’s terms, but in God’s terms.
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | April 13, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
But what does it really mean to “give something up” or “offer something up” to the Lord?
by Pat Griffin, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has come to serve and give his life as a ransom for all. Those who belong to him discern and welcome his kingship. The inscription on the cross proclaims Jesus as the king of the Jews. And it is the truth: he is the king of the Jews and of the universe. But who...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The “Good News” Is we can trust In God!
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Nov 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
There are numerous biblical passages that speak about charity and justice, passages from both the Old and the New Testament
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Here are some simple thought-starters we can use to build bridges in our daily encounters.
by Jim Paddon | Nov 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada has embarked on a 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Serving at a Catholic and Vincentian University offers me many opportunities to affirm and support our young sisters and brothers. Let us lift up our young, our future.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Take a few minutes to read Pope Francis’ brief reflection for the Third World Day of the Poor.
by Ross Dizon | Nov 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Christ Jesus fully reveals the love of God. And since no one and nothing at all can separate us from this love, we more than overcome. Does not the reality or possibility of natural disasters and social unrests frighten us? Do we, then, not wonder if we could save our...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus asked the disciples at the Last supper… “Do you understand what I have done?”.