Three people reflect on Jesus’ brief but momentous message to Mary.
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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
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 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.
Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
February 7 – Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation
A presentation: Five Faces of Rosalie Rendu by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Anger that Is Just and Constructive as Jesus’
by Ross Dizon | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus brings in the kingdom of God and his justice. So, his anger blazes as he sees us looking out for just our own interests, not caring about those who are poor. A leper comes to Jesus, kneels down and begs him: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” The account...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 42
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Leave God for God
by Mary Frances Jaster | Feb 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
What meaning does this have for MISEVI today as we prepare for an Extraordinary Assembly in Bogota, Colombia in April of this year? How are we called to “leave God for God?”
Firewood for the Soul: Comfort in others
by Samantha Hill | Feb 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 03
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 4, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: a collaborative approach.
“Beauty” is in God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Feb 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
"What can compare to the beauty of God, who is the source of all the beauty and perfection of creatures? Is it not from God that the flowers, the birds, the stars, the moon, and the sun derive their luster and beauty? (SVP, vol XIII, no. 43). Vincent de Paul. [box...
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Spiritual and Human Portrait (Feast Day: February 7)
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 3, 2024 | Formation
Who was this simple country girl who became a great symbol of Our Lord’s loving mercy toward those who are poor?
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine Alongside Cholera Victims
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 2, 2024 | Formation
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. was able to remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services for her neighbors struck down by disease.