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Partnering For the Gospel

by Tom McKenna, CM | December 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A homily preached to a group of retired Vincentians gathered for daily Eucharist in their Philadelphia Infirmary.

Who Knew a “manger” Could Speak?

by John Freund, CM | December 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

“What then does the manger tell us? It tells us three things, at least: closeness, poverty and concreteness.“

Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team

by .famvin | December 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.

Contemplation: Light and Courage

by Tim Williams | December 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Vincentian spirituality emphasizes trust in Divine Providence and the importance of discerning and acting on God’s will, a process that requires reflection and attentiveness to the events and people in our lives. Bl. Frédéric Ozanam exemplified this struggle, learning to abandon himself to God’s will and seeking both the clarity to discern it and the courage to act upon it.

Rescue All of Us from All Evil

by Ross Reyes Dizon | December 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus does not come to judge us but to save us. He wants to rescue us from all evil. Hence, he gives himself for us. John preaches that God is about to save, rescue, his people. But he announces, too, that God is about to punish those who have not been true to him....

Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.

by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation

“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”

Distraction… or Insight?

by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

After communion, I admit to being distracted by watching the line of people coming up to receive the Body of Christ.

Your Tub Is Overflowing!

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

“If you want to resolve street homelessness, you have to think about prevention: how do you turn off the tap?”

Message of the Holy Father for the World Day of Prayer for Creation

by .famvin | Jul 28, 2022 | Formation

Every September 1 is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, so established by Pope Francis in 2015, in keeping with the theme addressed in his encyclical Laudato Si’ on care for our common home.

Understand & Listen (Genesis 18: Luke 10: 38-42)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Jul 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Recently I came across an intriguing quote from the 18th century author, Henri David Thoreau, which touched on a theme prominent in the scriptures.

Shocking Statements!!!

by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”

Vanity of Vanities, All Is Vanity

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is clear-headedness in person. He brings to light the vanity, the emptiness, of the life of those who love and serve money. Jesus grants and does not grant what a man who feels disinherited asks him to do. For, in the first place, the Teacher says “no.” He...