Well as you all know the pandemic has giving us what I call a “migrating experience.” Some of us have had to move from our workspaces to home spaces and create a job atmosphere.
Reflections
A Canadian View: A Time to Heal
by Jim Paddon | September 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Let us look at the issues of division through the eyes of those most affected and seek their support in addressing how to overcome past injustices.
What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #13: A Time to Concretize our Mission
by Yolanda Sett de López | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This pandemic and the consequent period of distancing has been a time of reflection and meditation.
Magis (Matthew 20:1-16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
There is the Jesuit one-word motto, “magis,” the Latin for “more,” meant to remind them that God is always “more than,” always greater. But greater than what?
Slow Seeing? Slow Eating? Slow…?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“Slow seeing.” I had heard about “slow walking,” “slow eating,” “slow cooking,” etc. So probably I should not have been surprised.
Gracious Acts (2 Corinthians, 8:7-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A two-word phrase Paul inserts in his letter to the Corinthians is so brief as to go almost unnoticed, but it opens onto a truth at the heart of the Gospel.
Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on memories of mercy
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers his reflection on memories of mercy Every time we enter into the Eucharist, we begin with the prayer, “Lord have mercy.” It could seem on first bounce that its main point is to bring to mind something wrong we’ve done, some sinfulness that...
The bar is high
by Ross Dizon | Sep 29, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), October 4, 2015 – Gen 2, 18-24; Heb 2, 9-11; Mk 10, 2-16 He is not ashamed to call them brothers (Heb 2, 11) Jesus remains faithful even if we are unfaithful, for he cannot deny himself. He cannot be other than the faithful...
The Model Teacher … Being a Vincentian is not for Wimps
by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Model Teacher – Help Me to Trust - Give Thanks to God - Being a Vincentian is not for Wimps Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 29, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and for those suffering around the world. Be Jesus to one...
The Journey – Fr. Pat Griffin
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In this reflection on “The Journey” Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated Life" Some may wonder what it was like in NY during the visit of Pope Francis. Let me offer one man’s experience . . . not of the privilege of being...
Blessed
by Ross Dizon | Sep 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
September 27, 2015: Solemnity of St. Vincent de Paul (Is 52, 7-10; 1 Cor 1, 26-31; 2, 1-2; Mt 5, 1-12a); Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Num 11, 25-29; Jas 5, 1-6; Mk 9, 38-43. 45. 47-48) I resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ crucified (1 Cor 2, 2)...
Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Imitating Jesus - Honour God with our Hearts - Positive Body Language – Be Still Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 22, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: We are truly blessed to be called to do the work we do around the world with many venues,...
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on "Collaboration” in his series "Considering Consecrated Life" September 27th falls on a Sunday this year. For me, two elements emerge from that fact. One is that in a diocesan parish setting, I will need to use the proper readings of...
Meditation – Icon of “The Beggar” – Kneaves
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Reflecting on the sacred icon, “The Beggar” take a moment to ponder and pray. An icon is a sacred symbol and we pray not at, but through an icon. As an icon on a computer opens up a whole new world behind the symbol, so does a sacred icon. God speaks to us through the...
Self-importance
by Ross Dizon | Sep 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), September 20, 2015 – Wis 2, 12. 17-20; Jas 3, 16 – 4, 3; Mk 9, 30-37 Those who cultivate peace (Jas 3, 18) Jesus, the just one, takes refuge in God. He will never be put to shame even if condemned to a shameful death. The...