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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....

Overflowing and Unfathomable Fullness

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ embodies the overflowing fullness of God. He eagerly wishes to share with us this fullness. Jesus goes on showing what to fulfill the commandments and go beyond the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees means. He wants to see in us overflowing...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Praying In the Streets of Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Can we pray when we walk the streets of our lives?

Bravery of Blessed Rosalie Rendu

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 16, 2020 | Formation

A presentation showing some examples of the fortitude and bravery of Blessed Rosalie Rendu.

St. Vincent and Lay Ministry (Presentation)

by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation

Some of the St. Vincent’s insights can be developed in a new context and perhaps taken in new directions.

What Did Pope Francis Just Say?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

“Hot button issues” vs. “Expanding horizons beyond conflicts”

Why the Church Shelters the Homeless

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections

Former Eastern Province Provincial, Fr. Michael Carroll, CM, reflects on Homelessness in a series of reflections. "Churches answer the call to shelter the homeless "| U.S. Catholic magazine Let me share some of the good that I have heard folks are doing to serve the...

Gospel Styles (Luke 2:22-40)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Have you ever thought of yourself as an evangelizer? There are different ways and styles of being an evangelist.

Collaboration Works! – Good News

by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

Demonstrations of the power of collaboration in systemic change.

Brothers and Sisters to One Another

by Ross Reyes Dizon | Feb 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus, giving his body up and pouring out his blood for us, shows us the love God has for us (1 Jn 3, 16; Rom 5, 8). So, we also ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Benedict cannot believe it when his sister, Scholastica, asks him to stay with...

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