Seminarian Thomas Cipolla shares insight on the small sacrifices we make every day through reflective prayer.
Reflections
Separating Justice from Jargon
by Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM | June 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A not-so-simple question about critical race theory plumbs the depths of our DEI work
Binge-watching the Gospel of Mark?
by John Freund, CM | June 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
BInge-watching viewers report a greater understanding and knowledge of the show and character development, versus viewers who don’t binge-watch. Might that be true if we “binge-read” the Gospel of Mark?
A Shelter or a Way Out Of Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 4 Comments
St Vincent believed that if you gave a hungry person a sandwich you fed that person for a day. But that did not solve the underlying problem.
A Vincentian View: The Sleeping Jesus
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
All of a Sudden…
by Eugénia Quaresma | Apr 8, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
We are witnessing the high price to be paid for freedom, and the slow and arduous road to building peace through dialogue and negotiation.
Heart Transplants – Physical… and Spiritual
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I remember well the stir caused when Christian Barnard in 1967 announced the first successful human heart transplant. Newly ordained, I joined with people around the world rejoicing in this miracle.
The Miraculous Medal (Reflection)
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Nov 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
On the afternoon of November 27, 1830, a Daughter of Charity, St. Catherine Labouré, was praying in a chapel in Paris, when she had a vision. The Virgin Mary appeared to her holding in her hands a globe illuminated by rays that came out of her hands. The globe...
For All You Foodies
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Foodies see life differently. I confess, I am one. This reflection caught my attention. It's about family and community. Heather Gordon-Young is a Canadian writer who lives on the west coast of British Columbia. She is the Executive Director of a not-for-profit social...
The Power of a Shared Meal
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 23, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Richard Schiffman's reflection on GRIST is worth another read. There is one Thanksgiving that I will never forget. It took place at my Mother’s apartment on New York’s Upper Westside. It was the last Thanksgiving dinner that she hosted, and I was her only guest. By...
A Vincentian View: Three Stories – One Direction
by Pat Griffin, CM | Nov 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: Three Stories—One Direction Have you noticed that in the Sunday Gospels of these weeks, the passages have all been taken from successive verses in the 25th chapter of Matthew? The “Parable of the Ten Virgins” is Mt 25:1-13 (November 12); the...
Châtillon, Today • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič, CM
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
We present a new series of four videos, made by the Congregation of the Mission, inviting us to continue deepening in the meaning of the Vincentian charism, of which we celebrate its 400th anniversary during this year, 2017. "Love is inventive until infinity,” St....
Evangelizer of All Kinds of Poor People
by Ross Dizon | Nov 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the Evangelizer of the poor. All those who live announcing the Good News to the poor belong to him and are heirs to the kingdom. Jesus goes around to all towns and villages. He teaches in the synagogues and proclaims the Gospel of the kingdom. Moreover, he...
Rest in Peace Deacon Pat
by Jim Claffey | Nov 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Let me tell you about a Vincentian martyr for the cause of the homeless. Deacon Patrick Logsdon directed a program for the homeless, men from the street and men just released from prison, at Anthony House in Roosevelt, NY. This residence is a transitional housing...
Reflection: The Charity of Christ Urges Us
by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica, wrote a series of monthly reflections in 2017 for our 400th anniversary. Now in Slideshare format.
Witness: Examining Our Own Attitudes About the Poor
by Jack Murphy, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | Nov 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
On the First World Day of the Poor Examining Our Own Attitudes About the Poor A Witness Perspective “Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in deed and in truth” (1 Jn 3:18). These words of the Apostle John voice an imperative that no Christian may...