It always amazes me how in one week, a volunteer mission team can build relationships that leave such a lasting impact.
Reflections
Virtual Book Discussion Hosted by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
by .famvin | January 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth invite you and your congregation to join us for a virtual book discussion and conversation with the author of “Under the Sky We Make: How to be Human in a Warming World,”
An Eight-year-old Jesus Figure
by John Freund, CM | January 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
I have rarely if ever, thought of a 21st century 8-year-old as a Jesus figure.
Being The Beloved (Isaiah 40:11: Lk 3:22)
by Tom McKenna, CM | January 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A gift – something given over freely, with good will and coming not from obligation but from good will and esteem. It raises the question: of all the gifts to receive, which would be the most valuable and precious?
If I were John the Baptist…
by John Freund, CM | January 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
Jesus – An Obnoxious Guest
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Just imagine! You spent a lot of time, money, and energy in preparing a dinner party… perhaps a wedding or a birthday.
Video: Mary’s Birthday
by Miraculous Medal Shrine | Sep 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
On September 8, we celebrate the Blessed Mother’s birthday.
Which Person Do You See… and What Difference Does It Make?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
When we see a person in need do we see a hungry person needing a hot meal? Or do we see a discouraged person hungering for hope and a way forward?
Blissful and Woeful Far Beyond Belief
by Ross Dizon | Feb 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus became poor to make us rich by his poverty. He is the firstborn among many poor brothers and sisters who trust in God and, hence, are blissful. Jesus teaches that poor people are blessed, blissful. And those, too, who are hungry, and those who are weeping. ...
The Value of Silence
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Silence lost its “right to be” in the world of noise and a multitude of unnecessary words.
The Vincentian as Educators
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We, Vincentians of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and members of other branches of the Vincentian Family, are born educators.
Breaking Down Barriers
by Fr. Stephen Monaghan, CM | Feb 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
How a first-hand visit to a Leprosy Center helps to break down barriers and reveal the humanity and the dignity of each person.
A New Voice From Ireland, United Kingdom & Europe: YOU are 1 in 4 million!
by Dee Mansi | Feb 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As 1 of 4 million members of the Vincentian Family, Dee Mansi, a new contributor on what’s going on in Ireland, UK and Europe reflects on BREXIT.
The Pope Video • Human Trafficking
by .famvin | Feb 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Human Trafficking
The (Not So) Hidden Costs of the Eucharist
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Does our self-centered focus on what God does for us in the Eucharist blind us to what God asks us to do in the Eucharist?
Loving the Poor
by João Marcos Andrietta | Feb 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As an incentive to deepen our reflection, it is appropriate to ask: do I feel love for the poor?