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From Feeling Good to Doing Right • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | August 26, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and beer
by Javier F. Chento | August 26, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
Martyrs of the French Revolution of the Congregation of the Mission
by .famvin | August 26, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II
by John Freund, CM | August 25, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Yes! I figuratively rubbed shoulders with some 2000 bishops inside St. Peter’s! There are not many left who can say that.
Prayers and Readings for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 23, 2023 | Formation
The following is the liturgical script for the celebration of the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal.
The 5 P’s….Plus 1
by Jim Claffey | Nov 23, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:
A Master Class – The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher. The subject was something I thought I knew. In fact, it was a subject I first “mastered“ when I was about 6 or 7.
Finding Meaning Along the Journey of Service
by Julia Gerwe | Jun 9, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
In her final reflection for the Global Sisters Report, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on connection and community at Nazareth.
A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Heart
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
Pour out God’s Love into Hearts
by Ross Dizon | Jun 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus loves us to the end, to giving his life for us. To follow him means to give up our bodies and pour out our blood for others. Jesus does not speak expressly of the Most Holy Trinity. He only shares with us and shows us his experience of God as a good and loving...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster | Jun 6, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.
Louise de Marillac – A Pilgrimage: Montmirail (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 5, 2022 | Formation
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
On the Winds of Pentecost with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Elisabeth Scalia | Jun 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
At Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church through imagery of divine wind and fire. For Mother Seton—and for Catholics today—it’s within the storms and wreckage of life that grace is encountered, and new paths are revealed.