June 30 is the anniversary of when the first 2000 Miraculous Medals were delivered to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, C.M.
Formation
The God Minute: Karen’s Story
by Famvin Media Resources | June 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Marian-themed reflection.
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa M. Hendey | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
June 26: Martyrs of the French Revolution in Arras and Dax
by Famvin Media Resources | June 21, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments
June 26 is the memorial of five Daughters of Charity who were martyred during the French Revolution.
Part 2: Episcopal Message Resurfaces
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.
Contemplation: The Challenge of Modern Times
by Tim Williams | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Blessed Frédéric and his friends founded the Society in 1833 in answer to...
Justice’s Role to Prevent the Attack
by Jimmy Walters | May 23, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam wrote, “Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is justice’s role to prevent the attack.”[
A Vincentian View: Tongues of Fire
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We live in a world and at a time that has much need for the energizing fire of the Holy Spirit.
Let Me See Again!
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The blind beggar never saw it coming! No pun intended! I mean it quite literally. He was no doubt hoping and praying that someday he would be able to see. But did he ever think that it would actually happen that day. .. and in an encounter with Jesus? (Luke 18:35) The...
Contemplation: A Model To Follow
by Tim Williams | May 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org When we hear the word “leader” we naturally think of a great general, a head of state, one of those celebrity CEOs, or even a star athlete leading a team to victory. The great leader is an American archetype: charismatic,...
Teachers and Baptizers of All Nations
by Ross Dizon | May 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus has been given all power in heaven and on earth. So, he wants us to be teachers and baptizers of all nations in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. As they speak of the three persons in one God, Christian teachers and thinkers use...
Vincentian Places 08 – Folleville
by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2024 | Formation
The Congregation of the Mission had its origins in a sermon given by St. Vincent in the parish church at Folleville.
Firewood for the Soul: Trustworthy
by Samantha Hill | May 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 08
by Famvin Media Resources | May 19, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Vincentian!
Responsible for Proclaiming the Word of God • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | May 18, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Dear friend, we have not faith enough; we are always looking for the re-establishment of religion by political means; we dream of a Constantine who, with one blow and one effort, would bring back the nations to the fold. The fact is we don't really know the history of...