Formation
The Pope Video • For the gift of diversity in the Church
by .famvin | January 20, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the gift of diversity in the Church
First Known Published Account of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | January 19, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
This brief history of the Congregation of the Mission by an anonymous author is the first known published account (1656).
Your Favorite Image of God
by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.
The birth of Jesus continues to change the world!
by Valentyna Ryabushko, D.C. | January 18, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation | 0 Comments
Christmas – what do Ukrainians today associate with this holiday? When does the preparation begin and how long does it last?
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Contemplation: Guideposts on the Journey – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To boast about our accomplishments in works of charity brings to...
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“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 8
by .famvin | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on how almsgiving manifests the Lord’s love in ourselves and those around us.
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Lift up the Son of Man on the Cross
by Ross Dizon | Mar 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Those in power lift up Jesus on the wood of the cross. In letting them do so, he proves true his word that God so...
Never Alone (John 11:1-45)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
One of the heaviest of feelings is the one of being alone. You hear it in the cry of an infant, and more generally you catch it in the forlorn look of any lonely person.
Facing St. Joseph’s Challenges Today
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Often we want to get around troubles and challenges in life rather than go through them. If only we could skip from the beginning to the end without going through the middle.
Lent 2023: Our Lady of Gietrzwald, With Father John Freund, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2023 | Formation
A video about the apparition of Our Lady of Gietrzwald and a reflection on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
Dead to Sin and Living for God in Christ
by Ross Dizon | Mar 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in him, though they die, will not stay dead. In him they will live for God and be dead to sin. There cannot be dead folks among those who believe in Jesus. This flies in the face of my sorrow due to the...
Lent at the Vatican Museums: Art for meditation and prayer
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2023 | Formation
Every Friday during Lent, the Pope’s Museums are offering an artistic itinerary to meditate on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 21)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Saint Vincent de Paul and the Eucharist
by .famvin | Mar 20, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
St. Vincent’s famous saying that “love is inventive to infinity” was his explanation of the Eucharist in his “Exhortation to a Dying Brother” in 1647
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 20)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 19, 2023 | Formation
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Lent (Part 2)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 19, 2023 | Formation
In this series, Fr. Rooney relates the themes of Lent to Vincentian Spiritual Practice.