In today’s world, we tend to hear so much negativity whether if it’s the weather, sports, government or family.
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Hold Dear and Reflect on All These Things
by Ross Dizon | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Our Longings Bring Us Closer to the Christ Child – and to Eternity
by Kathleen N. Hattrup | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.
Christ is Born Within the Love of Family
by Danielle Bean | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.
Did You Know That Pope Francis…
by John Freund, CM | December 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Did you know Pope Francis has Twitter accounts in nine languages and almost 53 million followers?
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.
What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #13: A Time to Concretize our Mission
by Yolanda Sett de López | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
This pandemic and the consequent period of distancing has been a time of reflection and meditation.
Magis (Matthew 20:1-16)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
There is the Jesuit one-word motto, “magis,” the Latin for “more,” meant to remind them that God is always “more than,” always greater. But greater than what?
Change Agents – Our Heritage
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?
Bond with God and with Human Beings
by Ross Dizon | Sep 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus Christ embodies the genuine bond with God and with humans. Through him, fully revealed and done is the will of God. Jesus tells a parable to the chief priests and the elders of the people. Even we who live today understand it easily. That is because it is...
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent of the Alleys
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
Journey of Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2020 | Formation
Vincent de Paul was born in France in 1581 during a time not unlike today: a time marred by war, disease, and poverty.
The Christ of St. Vincent
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2020 | Formation
The Christ of St. Vincent is the Christ of Luke. He is the Christ who evangelizes the poor.
“… In Name Only”?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?