A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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Easter People in a Good Friday/Holy Saturday World?
by John Freund, CM | April 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Some 60 years ago, I remember being struck by a question still relevant today. A great theologian, Johannes Hoffinger, asked: “if we are Easter People, why do we so often look like people in need of an aspirin?”
Through the Darkness to Easter Light with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa Lickona | April 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton shows us how to yield our lives to Christ, the Crucified One, that we might live.
Contemplation: Seeking His Will Together – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Read the Signs of Jesus in Our Midst
by Ross Dizon | April 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 02
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 7, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Charism – a double gift.
Renewal of vows of the Daughters of Charity explained
by Pauline Lawlor, D.C. | Apr 7, 2024 | Formation
On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 10
by .famvin | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation
Three people tell us how fasting is a symbolic gesture that helps us focus on prayer and reconciliation with the Lord.
Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Changing your clocks, watches, and iPhone settings might not be as important as you think. Before you panic about being out of sync for your 9:00 am meeting, hear me out!
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 18
by .famvin | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Bear Much Fruit Means Die with Christ
by Ross Dizon | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus loves others to the end, to being lifted up on the cross. His death proves true that the grain of wheat that dies cannot but bear much fruit. Those who die with him bear much fruit also. Most of us, if not all, want to bear much fruit, to succeed as best as we...
Contemplation: To Do a Little Good – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In Monsieur Vincent, the 1947 movie about our patron’s life, he is asked near the end of his life if there is anything he wished he had done. His reply is simple: “More.” This captures the indefatigable commitment to new...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 47
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 17
by .famvin | Mar 12, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 16
by .famvin | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre
by Samantha Hill | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.