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It Is Better to Do Little than to Do Nothing • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

by Javier F. Chento | August 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Representatives of the people, Do not say that you lack inspiration. [...] We do not ignore the obstacles or the rivalries, nor the imperfections that stop each project and that perpetuate the debates. But we have never seen that great powers were instituted by easy...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Notes On the Assumption of Mary

by Famvin Media Resources | August 16, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments

“In a sweeping reflection on the feast of the Assumption in 1813, she traced the special blessings Mary received through the stages of motherhood…”

Frogs, Canaries and Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | August 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We have often heard the stories of the lessons we can learn from frogs and canaries. Now they can help us understand why Pope Francis invited us to join a month-long celebration with the world’s 2.2 billion Christians.

Synodality: A Shared Path with the Poor at the Heart of the Church #famvin2024

by .famvin | August 15, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments

The article entitled “The Poor in a Synodal Church” by Juan Pablo García Maestro, OSST, discusses the importance of synodality in the Church and how it should focus especially on the poor.

A Vincentian View: Running the Good Race

by Pat Griffin, CM | August 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

As we take pleasure in watching the Olympic Games in these weeks, the images of Paul take on a particular character.

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 4, 2023 | Formation

After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home, a famous scientist, who lived on Rue Fosses-Saint Victor, 19. Frédéric stayed in the room of the son, Jean Jacques Ampère, who at the time was...

November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation

Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.

Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News

by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.

A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?

by Jim Paddon | Nov 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.

Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.

Unfinished Family Business?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?

Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Dizon | Oct 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...