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The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | April 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
by Famvin Media Resources | April 26, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
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.
Savor the Love that God Has for Us
by Ross Dizon | May 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows the depth of God’s love to the end. To savor such love is to know the One who creates us and is with us...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 6
by Famvin Media Resources | May 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Can You Put Yourself In This Picture?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I am not an Ethiopian at the beginning of a thousand-mile journey. Actually, I am on a lifelong journey of trying to “put on the mind of Christ,” to see things as Jesus, the stranger in my life, sees them.
A Canadian View: Diversity is a Fact….Inclusion is an Act
by Jim Paddon | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A Homeless Stereotype Blown Out of the Water
Sustainable Development Goals, 7 and 8
by Jim Claffey | Apr 22, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
“First Generation Disciples”(John 10: 14-15)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“Handing on the tradition” is a phrase often connected with matters of faith.
Systemic Change Calls For Paying Attention
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
There are things we see but don’t pay attention to.
Lead God’s Flock in the Same Way as Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus shows what God does to lead his flock. And so, he also gives a model for his shepherds. The crowds longed for someone to lead them out of the mess, a Messiah to guide a people in trouble. But they ended up disappointed since they did not want a suffering...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent VI
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “When you’ve finished dressing and have made your bed, you’ll begin your mental prayer.”
Frederic Ozanam… Actively Engaged… Charity and Justice
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 18, 2021 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A video describes 5 elements of bringing charity and justice to the public sphere.