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Speaking to God Through Scripture with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton found in Sacred Scripture a path to God. Her life embodied what the Second Vatican Council called the “force and power in the word of God” that becomes the “support and energy of the Church.”
The Shining Gaze (Ps 4:7a; Lk 24:36-80)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A favorite verse, Psalm 4, reads: “Lord, let your face shine upon us.” It summons up a very warm and private kind of experience that each of us in our own way can recognize.
Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Mayday! Mayday! It’s the call that no airplane pilot or ship’s captain ever wants to make. Why? Because it means trouble. Big trouble!
Contemplation: A Culture of Welcome – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 30, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
To Spiritual Moderators of Vincentian Groups
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 12, 2024 | Formation
“The moderator of a Vincentian group must help its members live an experience of Church, to labor, inspired by the love of Jesus Christ for the poor, in favor of the most needy.” – Fr. Lauro Palú, C.M.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 20
by .famvin | Mar 15, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
The Northern Missions
by Sister Susan Smolinsky, SC | Mar 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax served in the northern missions of Canada in cities, towns and villages.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 11
by .famvin | Mar 14, 2024 | Formation
Three people further explore Lenten fasting and its meanings.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 19
by .famvin | Mar 14, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 13, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
“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...