People develop tastes for different things.
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by Jack Murphy, SSVP | October 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Participating in society is our Catholic duty. Let us pray for all the candidates and for all who will vote in elections around the world.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | October 15, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Is giving money to homeless people a way help them? It might be squandered, or spent on harmful habits. FACTS do not support such thinking.
by Yasmine Cajuste | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Each message reminds us of the need to live our day in prayer, offering who we are and what we do for the good of our sisters and brothers.
by Pat Griffin, CM | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
Scholars generally divide the 23rd Psalm, the so-called Shepherd’s Psalm, into two parts.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
People develop tastes for different things.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But the stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of our example are how we learn our values. Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
by Ross Dizon | Aug 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ is the power that frees us from the sadness and hopelessness of death. He wants us to be bearers of joy and...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
A Cry in the Silence - Another reflection in Fr. Pat Griffin's series Considering Consecrated Life Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is any one more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”? I think that every Christmas pageant or show which I...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Convictions and Gestures with regard to Mercy By: Father José Antonio González P. CM Pope Francis, with the publication of the Bull, Misericordiae Vultus, has called us to live the Jubilee of Mercy. The Pope tells us that the jubilee is a special...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2015 – Reflection This week’s reflection was written by Ruth Noel, Vincentian Spiritual Moderator for the Ladies of Charity. Excerpt... “…I am the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word.” Mary is the example of one who...
by Ross Dizon | Dec 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the only blessing we need. He becomes our blessing, our consecration, by doing God’s will to the end. Elizabeth blesses Mary. For this, she does not depend on either Zechariah’s priesthood or his maleness. He hardly figures in the scene dominated by two women...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In "God's dreams for us" Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on a God who wants us to flourish. Advent is a season of dreams: the peaceable Kingdom, exiles coming back home, the web of death pierced through, crooked roads made straight. These are images of Yahweh’s end time that...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
God Whispers to Our Hearts – I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday December 15, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Reflections
The truth is, while the child can joyfully shout out “MOMMY’S HERE!” when they see her walk through the classroom or appear on the playground, most of these parents can’t do the same.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Be who you are - Father Pat Griffin offers this reflection in his series on Considering Consecrated Life The role of John the Baptist is to prepare the way for Christ. His responsibility is to help people get themselves ready to listen and follow when Christ...
by Tomasz Zieliński | Dec 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Daughters of Charity reflect on Jubilee of Mercy - From Website of the Daughters of Charity https://vimeo.com/137827073 download: "Misericordiae...