Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be...
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by Famvin Media Resources | June 23, 2023 | Formation | 4 Comments
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M. explores “discernment” as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
by John Freund, CM | June 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Every renter and landlord knows the meaning of “security deposit.” A security deposit holds people accountable for damages, excessive wear and tear, unpaid rent, etc.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 21, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Sometimes, I need to preach on a Psalm. This past Sunday, our liturgy offered Psalm 100 as our response to the first reading.
by Ross Dizon | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the sign of contradiction. He brings to light what we harbor in our hearts. He cannot but dare us to be...
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
by Mary Frances Jaster | Oct 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I recently read a reflection written by Clarence Jordan, founder of Koinonia Farm, who was trying to find a word that best describes “blessed”
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
A gift – something given over freely, with good will and coming not from obligation but from good will and esteem. It raises the question: of all the gifts to receive, which would be the most valuable and precious?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
by Ross Dizon | Jan 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes all things new. Hence, he questions traditions and customs, most of all, those that veil his true face. Jesus and his disciples are at a wedding. There too is his mother. And the wedding, no doubt, follows the traditions and customs of the Jews. But as...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
While the rich have many persons to serve them, the poor have no servants but the Daughters of Charity.
by .famvin | Jan 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Paschal Scallon, Provincial of the Irish Province of the Vincentians, gives a short video reflection on the Epiphany and New Year.
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 10, 2022 | Formation, News
First of all, we wish you all a blessed and peaceful 2022. Thank you for the many wishes we received and we hope to share with you that blessing and peace in the new year.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 9, 2022 | Formation
Fr. Rooney draws on a sketch of Catholic Social Teaching by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
by Fr. Terrence Moran | Jan 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We gathered to share how the Charity charism could be a resource for us as we engage in Pope Francis’s seven-year journey to integral integrity expressed in the LSAP.
by .famvin | Jan 8, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Religious Discrimination and Persecution.