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Advent Letter 2024 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | November 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Saint Vincent de Paul taught that life should be a constant prayer, uniting the human heart with that of Jesus.
The “Public Relations” Plan of the Early Church
by John Freund, CM | November 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. He started a movement that developed into the early church.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 1: Active Waiting and Christian Hope
by .famvin | November 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This season invites us to step into a space of “active waiting”— a term that encapsulates the dual call to watchfulness and action.
Gospel Eyes and Ears (Mark 12)
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Much is revealed about a person by observing what he or she notices. And that’s because what one spots is in large part determined by what that person values more and appreciates less.
Firewood for the Soul: Around the Same Table
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Dec 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 01
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 8, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.
On December 10 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Marcantonio Durando
by A Group of Nazarene Sisters | Dec 8, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Marco Antonio Durando (1801-1880) was an Italian priest and missionary of the Congregation of the Mission. Dedicated to popular missions and caring for the most needy, he founded the Daughters of the Passion of Jesus the Nazorean to serve the sick and the poor.
Firewood for the Soul: That Fateful Tune
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Oct 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 07
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney, in a final installment of a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms,” talks about Charity.
On October 7, we Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, a Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | Oct 6, 2024 | Formation
Giuseppe Toniolo was an economist, sociologist, and devout Catholic who played a crucial role in shaping the Church’s Social Doctrine, leaving a profound mark on Catholic social movements in Italy and Europe during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century.
There is no “You” without “Me,” nor “I” without “You” • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The "I" is truly importunate and hateful, that selfish solitude does not suit the needs of my character; I need the moral accompaniment of the family, the feeling of the "We." You are good and charitable in allowing it, and I will take you for your word. From now on...
October 7: Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo (SSVP)
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2024 | Formation
October 7 is the feast day of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
See Beyond the Facts On the Ground
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Many of us wear glasses. Others may need glasses to read. But that’s not the seeing I am asking about. I am asking how many of us see beyond the facts in front of us.
A Canadian View: A Fresh Approach To Social Justice
by Jim Paddon | Oct 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
Synodality In The Vincentian Charism – Introduction
by Mª Isabel Vergara Arnedillo, D.C. | Oct 3, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation
This research is the Master’s Thesis of the “Masters in Vincentian Studies” program of Sister María Isabel Vergara Arnedillo, current Visitatrix of the Spain-East Province of the Daughters of Charity.
The Sacrificing Seed (John 12:24-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 2, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In John’s gospel, to shed light on the meaning of his upcoming death, Jesus employs the image of a grain of wheat.