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Partnering For the Gospel

by Tom McKenna, CM | December 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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 | 2 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....

Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Three)

by Emile Ghali, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part Three

A Holy Nudge (Is 61; Jn 1:19-28)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

One of my favorite words, both because of the way it sounds and what it connotes, is “nudge”

We Don’t Listen To Secular Prophets Either

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Israel’s prophets talked, but their audiences didn’t listen. Little has changed in 3,000 years. Like the prophets of the Bible, anyone who tries this nowadays is likely to be ignored or derided at best, if not silenced in a variety of ways.

Abode of Prayer and Hope for All

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....

Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling

by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?

Advent: A Season of Peace

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.

Relive the Advent Prayer experience of the Vincentian Family 2020

by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 12, 2020 | Formation, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

On December 6, 2020 thousands of members of the Vincentian Family gathered together through the internet for a moment of prayer. This was an opportunity to give thanks to God and to express our hope as we approach anew the celebration of the birth of the Savior in the...