Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Simplicity.
Formation
Indwelling (John 14:21-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Lord Jesus grew up in an agricultural setting, and so it’s no surprise that He draws on images that run through that world.
Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This Mindwalk follows up with a look at Vincentian mothers who mentored dreams.
Contemplation: Invitation to Grow
by Tim Williams | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Advocate, Teach, Remind and Lead
by Ross Dizon | May 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I do not like and do not share in any way the rigorist doctrines of some Christians, who, without even realizing it,...
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 26, 2024 | Formation
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 24
by .famvin | Mar 21, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
A Closer Walk (John 2:13-25)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Mar 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.
“Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In my active years of helping families, I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 23
by .famvin | Mar 20, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Have you ever had a friend with very different interests than your own? Maybe he was a big baseball fan, and you just didn’t follow that sport, or he had a great appreciation for art, but you couldn’t stand museums. How did...
Deny, Slap, Beat, Crucify Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus, in life and in death, is one with those who are poor, who have no power, whom others cast out. Hence, we cannot but deny him if we turn our backs on them. We read that many give false witness against Jesus before the Sanhedrin but that they do not agree in what...
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 12
by .famvin | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on Mary’s Way as she witnessed her only Son’s journey to Calvary.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 22
by .famvin | Mar 19, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.