Three people discuss how the traditional washing of feet symbolizes our Christian call to service.
Formation
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | April 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
A Vincentian View: The Good Shepherd
by Pat Griffin, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
Mother Theresa and her “call within a call”
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 15
by .famvin | Mar 28, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on the singularly exceptional gift that Jesus bestowed upon us at the Lord’s Supper with the institution of the Eucharist.
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 3
by .famvin | Feb 20, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect upon what Lent represents for them and for us all.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 2
by .famvin | Feb 20, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 44
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 1
by .famvin | Feb 19, 2024 | Formation
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Firewood for the Soul: On the sidelines
by Samantha Hill | Feb 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 05
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: advocating for lay leadership.
Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 18, 2024 | Featured, Formation, Reflections
Rome, 18 February 2024 First Sunday of Lent To all the members of the Vincentian Family Movement ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT TO BE IN LOVE WITH JESUS Dear brothers and sisters in Saint Vincent, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! In my letter...
From Your Prodigious Mind this Whole World Was Made … • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"God also works incessantly from outside himself in the creation and preservation of this great universe, in the movements of the heavens, in the influences of the stars, in the productions of land and sea, in the nature of the atmosphere, in the regulation of the...
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 1
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.