In 1949, a design competition for a common flag was convened in Strasbourg. Many sketches, 101 in total, were...
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Lent 2023: The Mother of the Word, With Father Stephen Grozio, CM
by Famvin Media Resources | March 29, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
A video about the apparition of Mother of the Word and reflects on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent.
A Vincentian View: Washed Feet
by Pat Griffin, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.
Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?
by John Freund, CM | March 29, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.
Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (March 29)
by Famvin Media Resources | March 28, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation
Elizabeth’s friendships energized her and helped to make her the person she was.
When Did Christians Become Soldiers?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!
The Body and Blood of Christ (Exodus 24:3-8; Mk 14:22-26)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jun 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
There are actions that in their very enactment communicate more depth and meaning than the words that surround them.
Do We Understand “Body of Christ”?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Do we understand “Body of Christ”? If we do would it challenge our way of thinking and the systems we live with?
Sisters and Brothers All by Blood
by Ross Dizon | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father. Through him, we are children by adoption, and so we cry, “Father,” which then means we are sisters and brothers. Jesus says that his mother, sisters and brothers are those who do God’s will (Mk 3, 35). It...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent XII
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “The practice of your vocation consists in the frequent remembrance of the presence of God.”
AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | May 31, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The third in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
The Message of the Holy Trinity for Vincentians
by Famvin Media Resources | May 30, 2021 | Formation
Saint Vincent’s devotion to the Trinity was not an intellectual exercise but a search from his heart.
Niagara University Students Publish Research on Youth Homelessness in PaxLumina
by Luke Donner | May 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Niagara University Students Luke Donner and Adam Kiedrowski had their research on youth homelessness and COVID-19 published in this month’s PaxLumina.
Trinity – Problem To Be Solved Or Mystery to be Lived
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life.
Addressing the Homelessness of College Students
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 27, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Partnering with St. John’s University in Queens, the Dax Program is designed to assist homeless and housing insecure college students by providing housing, supportive services, and financial assistance for food, transportation, and academic expenses.