Formation
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Lisa M. Hendey | June 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
June 26: Martyrs of the French Revolution in Arras and Dax
by Famvin Media Resources | June 21, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation | 0 Comments
June 26 is the memorial of five Daughters of Charity who were martyred during the French Revolution.
New Wineskins
by John Freund, CM | June 21, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
by Pat Griffin, CM | June 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
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Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.: The Word, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Fr. Rooney reflects on the steps for you and me to prepare to act as prophets, which comes from a connection with the Spirit of God.
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The Dignity of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
In these foul cellars and garrets, sometimes next door to sloth and vice we have often come upon the loveliest...
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July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 5, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
The following presentation is from a Homily of Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M. at the Prayer Vigil for the Canonization of Francis Regis Clet. Rome, 30 September 2000.
Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Do you remember learning to walk? Perhaps not. Yet, we were all once little children.
Contemplation: Happy Travelers – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our Vincentian formation, we are taught, is a lifelong process of becoming. Like all of God’s people, our lives are not simply a series of events, but a journey – a spiritual journey towards perfection in union with our...
Catch the Good News of Jesus Christ
by Ross Dizon | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
The one who has risen is the same Jesus of Nazareth that the disciples have known, loved and followed on the roads of Galilee. To be his witness means to see to it that other folks catch the Good News. Those who make up a group can easily catch each other’s fears or...
Vincentian Places 02 – Pouy
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 9, 2024 | Formation
Pouy (now known as St Vincent de Paul), was the village near Ranquine where Vincent de Paul was baptized.
Firewood for the Soul: Communication
by Samantha Hill | Apr 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 02
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 7, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Charism – a double gift.
Renewal of vows of the Daughters of Charity explained
by Pauline Lawlor, D.C. | Apr 7, 2024 | Formation
On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.
Surrounded by Angels
by Don Fulford | Apr 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Her story is so remarkable, much like those of many of our members. Their hearts are big, full of faith, and always full of hope.
Weaving God’s Plan • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 6, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We, all of us, are like the weavers of the Gobelins, who, following out the pattern of an unknown artist, endeavor to match the threads of diverse colors on the wrong side of the loom, and do not see the result of their labor. It is only when the work is complete that...