A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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by Famvin Media Resources | July 26, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
The Association of the Miraculous Medal of Perryville, Missouri published an article entitled “Remembering Venerable Felix De Andreis, C.M., First Superior of the Congregation of the Mission in the United States” in their Spring Bulletin 2024.
by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We see so little of God’s creation! Yet we still think of our world as the center of creation, our culture as the model for all cultures.
by .famvin | July 25, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation | 0 Comments
Synodality in the Catholic Church refers to a style of living and institutional functioning that reflects a form of communion and cooperation within the ecclesial community.
by Tom McKenna, CM | July 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Images for God — metaphors and visuals that catch something more fundamental and grounded than ideas for God.
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jun 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A Marian-themed reflection.
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Of course, the districts of Saint-Jacques and of Jardin-des-Plantes do not always give the spectacle of the same...
by Samantha Hill | Apr 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.
by Girolamo Grammatico | Apr 21, 2024 | Formation
Find out how the Congregation of the Mission welcomes Pope Francis’ invitation to be “pilgrims of hope” and “builders of peace”, deepening the papal message and praying together for missionaries and vocations.
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public assemblies, but by going up to the hovel of the poor, sitting at their bedside, suffering the cold they suffer. Then, in friendly conversation, we have...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 19, 2024 | Formation
In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
by Jim Claffey, CM | Apr 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.