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If Moccasins Could Speak!

by John Freund, CM | July 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?

Everyone Deserves a Home #famvin2024

by Jim Claffey | July 18, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

In only 6 years, from 2018 to 2023, the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance (FHA) has provided over 10,000 formerly homeless people with secure housing and access to other support services.

A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem.

The Church of Corinth – is the Past Prologue?

by John Freund, CM | July 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.

Contemplation: The Way to Peace

by Tim Williams | July 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our little human minds and hearts can sometimes become so bound up in worry and anxiety that we find it difficult to act, difficult even to know what actions to take. We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and then...

Connection, Meditation and Conversation

by Ross Dizon | Dec 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The child Jesus lying in the manger draws us to himself. Connecting with him truly, we cannot but have connection with others. We warm up easily to the figure of the shepherd because of its connection to Christmas. And one can safely bet that shepherds do not lack...

Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM Live Christmas message

by Javier F. Chento | Dec 24, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family

On the evening of December 22, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, broadcasted a Christmas message on Facebook, from the meeting of the Vincentian Family in Escobar, Buenos Aires (Argentina), to the entire Worldwide Vincentian Family. Message from Father Tomaž:...

Christmas Meditation on Humility

by .famvin | Dec 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Consider what a wonderful blessing it is that God became a human being just like you.

Supporting Your Child In A Year Of Service

by Dave Ryer | Dec 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

My daughter Linnea asked me to write a few thoughts about her time at VMC. What follows is my effort to share my point of view from a father’s perspective.

Young Adults Learning to Serve in Philadelphia

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 21, 2018 | Formation

A new video shines a spotlight on young adults with a Vincentian calling to serve people in need at the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Philadelphia.

Light Through Darkness

by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Christmas truth is that God’s light suffuses the dimness of those times and in the end beats back the encroaching darkness.

Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice of the Poor

by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired systemic change and dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.

Visit and Gladden Us, Lord, and Set Us Free

by Ross Dizon | Dec 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the mighty Savior that God raises up for us. Through him, God comes to visit us and set us free once and for all. So, we jump for joy, and try to infect others. The visit of the angel Gabriel is contagious. For soon enough, Mary too has the urge to visit...

To Each Vincentian in the World At Advent

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 16, 2018 | Formation

An Advent meditation.

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