A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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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
Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness
by Ross Dizon | April 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 10
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 24, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: the Jesus of St. Vincent de Paul.
Going From Here To There • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Mar 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Dieu! What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully; to do what the Son of God came into the...
The Poor and Quality of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"O Savior! O my Lord and my God! You’ve raised up a Company for this purpose; You’ve sent it to persons who are poor, and You will that it should make You known to them as the one, true God, and Jesus Christ whom You sent into the world, so that, by this means, they...
The Pope Video • For the terminally ill
by .famvin | Feb 10, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the terminally ill
Lenten Reflection On Saint Peter
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 9, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. offers three reflections suggested by the apostle Peter’s role in the passion narratives.
Challenges of Change
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Did you notice the graphic with this post? Before reading further I suggest you stop for at least 60 seconds to let it speak to you…What, if anything did it say to you?
Madagascar Twinning Project
by Marie Copeland, Ladies of Charity | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Since 2003, the Ladies of Charity have been committed to helping the people of Madagascar through the Twinning Project.
From Global Advocacy to Action: Developing Homelessness Prevention Policies and Programs
by Julia Wagner, IGH | Feb 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Stakeholders, including the United Nations, advocate for expanding prevention strategies to avert future homelessness.
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 6)
by .famvin | Feb 7, 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 6)
Inside Authority (Mark 1: 21-28)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
There is a phase to describe what often happens when somebody who is believable begins to talk: “When he or she stands up to speak, everybody listens!”
Master Class – Encounter Between Old and Young
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Upon seeing the Lord enter his temple, they are enlightened by the Holy Spirit and recognize him as the child whom Mary carries in her arms. They had been waiting for him all their lives.