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A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?

by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.

Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)

by Tom McKenna, CM | November 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.

Unfinished Family Business?

by John Freund, CM | November 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?

Slaves in the Same Way as Jesus

by Ross Dizon | October 31, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus takes the form a slave and becomes like us. We who seek to follow him are to become lowly slaves in the same way that he is. For us who try to be and live as Jesus, to be first means to be slaves (Mk 10, 43-45). And today’s gospel teaches the same lesson. ...

Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age

by Dr. Linda M. Sama | Jan 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?

Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 2)

by .famvin | Jan 10, 2024 | Formation

Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 2)

Advent Reflections (Day 11)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

Announce the Good News to the Poor

by Ross Dizon | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation

Jesus is God’s Anointed and Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. To belong to God and to Jesus is to belong to the poor. John the Baptist seems to go into crisis, and his whole group with him. For what he hears in prison about Jesus does not sound...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Advent Reflections (Day 10)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 5, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

VLM Ireland News

by Madeleine Frissung | Dec 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Happy to report that it’s been a busy summer for the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) in Ireland.

Advent Reflections (Day 9)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 4)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Charity and Justice

by .famvin | Dec 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Charity and Justice.

Advent Reflections (Day 8)

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 3, 2022 | Formation

Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.

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