In today’s world, we tend to hear so much negativity whether if it’s the weather, sports, government or family.
Formation
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.
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.
Vincent’s Trust in God’s Providence
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
For Vincent the only thing really mattered is to trust God’s providence.
A Vincentian Minute: Signs of New Life and Eternal Life, 4
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2023 | Formation
Fr. Rooney’s new series uncovering where life may be found in the Easter Season.
Origin of Catholic Hospitals In The U.S.A. – The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Carl Pieber, CM | Feb 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In 1828, St. Louis had around 6,000 residents but no hospital when four members of the Sisters of Charity moved there.
Lenten Video Series: Day 9, God’s Miraculous Answer
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 9: God’s Miraculous Answer.
Ever Given Up On a Dream?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis, in “Envisioning and engendering an Open World,” presents a world where we move beyond the original fault of self-centeredness to recognizing the worth of every human person.
Lenten Video Series: Day 8, Healing, Love, and Mercy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 8: Healing, Love, and Mercy.
SSVDP Canada Sets High Bar
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
To be Vincentian: a continual state of Lent
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
For members of the worldwide Vincentian Family, the practice of prayer, fasting, penance and almsgiving is something that should be lived throughout the year.
Lenten Video Series: Day 7, Praying Person
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | Feb 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 7: Praying Person.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (1 Cor: 10:31)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
How is that the glory of God supplies motivation, gives the impetus for getting up and doing something?
Seeing Beyond My Nose
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world, a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war. May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.”