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?”
Formation
Undervalued Gift
by John Freund, CM | April 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)
by Tom McKenna, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
Doubting Thomas – the Fact-checker
by John Freund, CM | April 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.
Through the Darkness to Easter Light with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa Lickona | Apr 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Apr 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “Life,” the old saying goes, “is what happens to us while we are making...
Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre
by Samantha Hill | Mar 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 08
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 10, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: prophetic acts.
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Part Three: Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration during Lent.
God Alone Suffices • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"God is an abyss of gentleness, a sovereign, eternally glorious being, an infinite good that embraces all good; everything in Him is incomprehensible. Now, the knowledge we have, that God is above all understanding, should suffice for us to have Him infinitely...
CIF Asia 2024: Opening the Doors to Vincentian Family, India
by Fr. Thuruthel Joy, CM | Mar 9, 2024 | Formation, News
From February 4 to 14, 2024, the Southern Indian Province, under the guidance of the International Formation Centre (CIF), hosted a short course on ‘Vincentian Spirituality and Ethics’ at Karunalya, Belwadi, Mysore.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 4
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Pray the Multilingual Rosary with the Daughters of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 8, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
Pray the Rosary alongside some Daughters of Charity in English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, and Latin.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 9
by .famvin | Mar 8, 2024 | Formation
Three people share their own reflections on Lenten almsgiving.
Mothers and Mary – Model For Us As Church
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
This week let’s look at how Mary modeled living life as Church.