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Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | January 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 8)
by Famvin Media Resources | January 8, 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.
Lessons From My Christmas Conversion
by Heather King | January 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?
Annual Mass of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland, Broadcast on National TV
by .famvin | January 7, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On November 27th we participated in the annual Sunday celebration of the Eucharist for the members of Society of St. Vincent de Paul… a celebration that was broadcast on RTÉ.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 4
by Famvin Media Resources | May 16, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Life Founded on Evangelical Maxims
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by saying, “Everyone then who hears these words...
Faith in the Redeemer
by Fr. Binoy Puthusery, C.M. | May 15, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
As we are about to conclude the great season of Easter with the feast of Ascension and Pentecost, it is good to remind ourselves the meaning and the significance of salvific events we celebrated in this liturgical season.
“Fratelli tutti” – New Encyclical of Pope Francis
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 10, 2020 | Formation, News
Last Sunday, October 4, the third encyclical of Pope Francis was presented, entitled “Fratelli tutti” in which the Holy Father reflects on fraternity and social friendship.
The Pope Video • Women in Leadership Roles in the Church
by .famvin | Oct 10, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Women in Leadership Roles in the Church.
The Vincentian Virtues Today
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The five Virtues passed down to us by St. Vincent both clash with and connect with characteristics of the present culture.
A Canadian View: A Diversity Alliance
by Jim Paddon | Oct 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let us join in a diversity alliance that is inclusive of all racialized persons and fulfills what God has given us all.
Living in a Tent as a Retirement Plan
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Oct 8, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Can you imagine being in the situation of an elderly homeless man living in a tent as a Retirement Plan?
Lessons learned during the pandemic, #15: To lean on God and to support one another
by Paula Martínez y Alberto Gómez | Oct 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We can affirm that “everything is grace.” Despite the fact that we have not left our house, we feel that we are in communion with the whole Church.
A Collaborative Witness (Luke 8:1-3)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Oct 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Certainly the words and actions of such groups are meant to proclaim God’s Kingdom, but their very collaboration is itself an announcement of the Message.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
Guests at the Kingly Wedding Feast
by Ross Dizon | Oct 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation. And so through him, we get to know fully that God wants us all to be his pleasing guests. As it turns out, those who are to be the guests at the start are not worthy. And that is why the king thinks it fit to turn into...