One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
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by Jim Paddon | February 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would like to invite Famvin members to consider joining this group through our Facebook page.
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | February 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
by Tom Hoopes | February 12, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.
by Jim Claffey | Jun 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
by Lisa Lickona | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation
Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can rest in the community of love that is the Triune God.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jun 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
We call the several weeks that follow the celebration of Christmas, the “Christmas Season.” Similarly, many weeks follow the solemnity of Easter, and we refer to this stretch as the “Easter Season.”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Matthew was trying to get his Jewish audience to think about the very unlikely people who played a part in salvation history.
by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
by Emile Ghali, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
During the Advent Season, each one of the four members of the International Vincentian Family Office will offer a brief video. Part Three
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
One of my favorite words, both because of the way it sounds and what it connotes, is “nudge”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Israel’s prophets talked, but their audiences didn’t listen. Little has changed in 3,000 years. Like the prophets of the Bible, anyone who tries this nowadays is likely to be ignored or derided at best, if not silenced in a variety of ways.
by Ross Dizon | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes his abode among us. He is the house of prayer and hope for all peoples. And he fulfills God’s promise to David. David plans to build a house that will be the Lord’s abode. The Lord answers and reminds him of the great things that he has done for him....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.